u/PresentGate2391

I got this diagnosis in nov last year. Im really unsure what to do because i went to a physiatrist who told me i should just get injections and therapy and not do surgery bc im too young and these surgeries are risky. I went to another one for a 2nd opinion who told me this is a serious and traumatic injury and that i need to go to an ortho, then i went to my old physio who works with pro athletes and told me injections are bad and that i should focus on strengthening before any surgery. For context i used to be college track athlete and also a surfer. My whole life ive been active at a very high level. Ever since the diagnosis ive stopped surfing, running and leg training. Im really lost and not sure what to do. Would like to hear stories of some with similar injuries and what worked/didnt. Appreciate it!

I got these one wash for a pretty good price on ebay, been wearing for the last 2 weeks. Ive been looking for the ideal straight fit for 3 yrs and i always find something i would tweak with the jeans i buy, this is the first one that fits me absolutely how i wanted. Lately ive been really into 50s cuts and vintage levis so while these aren’t vintage i wanted to try Levis take on a 50s cut.

Fit- as i said above, these are the best fitting pair of jeans ive ever owned. Theyre a mid high rise with enough room everywhere, yet theyre not sloppy in the top block atleast for me. They do have a bit of a taper but its much less than in regular stf. For reference theyre wider than my vintage 80s,90s pairs but have a smaller leg opening than tcb 50s which in my size is about 1/2inch wider.

Fabric- well the fabric isnt anything crazy, doesnt have much slub and it isnt particularly heavy but it is neppy and does have good character, really fuzzy. Imo TCB 50s have a much more interesting fabric, but thats just my taste. I have barely no fades but i can see theyre gonna fade with a more electric cool blue tone than say regular stfs.

Details- everything would expect from lvc made in japan, very well constructed. The one gripe i have is that the arcuate curve seems to be a bit different than actual 50s levis but i havent seen any in person so i might be totally off.

(Question to those more knowledgeable, how historically accurate is the fabric, fit and details of japan lvc?)

For anyone that wants measurements here they are (size 31)

Waist- 31 (they can stretch a lot, when i got them they were 29)
Rise- 11.25
Thigh- 12
Knee-9
Hem- 8.25