Comments | schrierc: Last knee update, hopefully.

schrierc

Last knee update, hopefully.

Jan 03, 2008 23:19

I went back to the doctor today to have my recent MRI reviewed and to discuss my options. The doctor requested that I take two additional x-rays, one of my knee cap and one of a standing position, so he could get a better view of my knee. After taking the additional xrays, viewing my MRI, and speaking with me he determined that it would be best to ( Read more... )

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dutin January 4 2008, 16:47:30 UTC

Have you discussed PT with your doc? My knees are all kinds of screwed up, but after some PT and keeping with some seemingly silly exercises, I haven't had problems in over 7 years now. A little pain when the weather changes drastically, and flying is uncomfortable, but wow what a difference!

schrierc January 5 2008, 07:21:05 UTC

I have discussed it, I'm actually going to get it, and myself, back into shape and try to improve it that way. Thankfully mine hasn't hurt with the exception of falling on it and flaring it up pretty badly. :)

zackychan January 4 2008, 22:55:52 UTC

Metal Legs!

baduqwa January 5 2008, 16:23:51 UTC

If the problem with your knees is cartilage replacements, there is a new product from a GT professor that is a cartilage replacement. It's called Salubria from his company SaluMedica (www.salumedica.com).

And knowledge is power!

schrierc January 7 2008, 05:29:42 UTC

Sadly it isn't an issue with my cartilage, a few years ago I actually did damage to the bone and it never healed correctly. Since then I have dislocated it numerous times and it's currently very rough due to the mistreatment it has endured. Thank you for the information though.