Amputation, perhaps?

Having an injury that lasts more than 2 years is the most frustrating thing. You know it's a real good sign when even your physical therapist of the past 5 years says there's nothing he can do anymore. It is so incredibly difficult to go from being somewhat of a standout athlete to being a cripple/gimp/question if you could qualify for a handicap sticker. Feels pretty fabulous. Anytime I bend my leg past 30 degrees means that I am in pain. Now, can anyone tell me what I can do that doesn't bend my leg past that?! RAR. Don't ever take having the ability to run, ski, hike, walk, go up/down stairs, or exercise in any shape or form for granted because I most definitely did at one point in my life.