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A friend of mind had an ACL injury while running. What causes it and how could she have kept it from getting worse?2 years 26 weeks ago1709
A month ago, I had a total knee replacement. I’m working very hard with my exercises, but the thigh muscle just doesn’t seem to contract when I try to straighten or lift my leg. Why is this?4 years 11 weeks ago1619
A year ago I was in a car accident and took a direct hit to my left knee. At the time of the injury, X-rays didn't show anything wrong. I'm still having pain and swelling off and on. I walk with a limp most of the time. My family doctor can't find anything. What do I do now? This injury is keeping me from playing golf, snowboarding, and doing other outdoor activities I like.5 years 43 weeks ago1361
About 10 years ago I had an ACL repair. Everything's been just fine and now all of a sudden, I'm having painful grinding behind my kneecap and in the joint. What's happening?3 years 22 weeks ago1525
About 10 years ago, I tore the lateral meniscus in my knee. Because both of my knees are now bothering me, I went to see my doctor. The X-ray showed arthritis in both knees. How can this be?7 years 34 weeks ago1413
ACL repairs have been around for a long time. I had one when I was a college athlete. Now my daughter who is a collegiate basketball player is having one. Has anything much changed over the years?3 years 27 weeks ago1657
After a total knee replacement (TKR) for a bad knee, I started walking with a limp and a "squeak." Every time I bend my knee it creaks and squeaks. What could be causing this?4 years 31 weeks ago2794
After an ACL repair, my physical therapist is helping me get back my "proprioception." Just exactly what is this?4 years 31 weeks ago1182
After having a meniscus transplanted to my knee, my surgeon strongly encouraged me to completely avoid distance running and sports that require cutting or pivoting. Why all the fuss?7 years 34 weeks ago1182
After having a total knee replacement on both knees I notice that I stand up straighter and walk better. I was always a little knock-kneed before the operations. What do they do to change things around?4 years 42 weeks ago1446
After having an ACL repair I developed mensical problems. Now I have to have a second operation. Couldn't the surgeon have taken care of this problem when the ACL was operated on?3 years 32 weeks ago1374
After having an ACL repair, I did my exercises faithfully and wore my brace during activity, and I still reinjured that knee. It looks like I tore the repaired ACL. I thought the brace was supposed to protect me.1 year 28 weeks ago920
After injuring my ACL I decided to try rehab without surgery. The electrical studies show too much activity, too soon, from the outside portion of my thigh muscle. I'm wondering what can be done about this? I still don't want surgery.5 years 9 weeks ago1754
After injuring the anterior cruciate ligament in my knee, I had surgery and several months of rehabilitation with a physical therapist. The therapist told me that the injury caused some minor changes in my knee. One change is the knee's ability to sense its position when I am moving it. Is there a brace that could help with this problem?7 years 33 weeks ago973
After my knee locked up, my doctor did some tests and found that part of my knee cartilage had broken off. She called it osteochondritis dessicans. What is this problem?7 years 34 weeks ago3885
After sliding into home during a baseball game, I found out that the homerun cost me the meniscus in my left knee. The doctor is recommending surgery to repair the injury. Can't I just rehab it myself?7 years 34 weeks ago1350
After surgery for a total knee replacement, I got a blood clot in the other leg. The doctor wasn’t even checking that side. Is this a common problem?4 years 20 weeks ago2198
After surgery to repair my torn anterior cruciate ligament, I started a rehabilitation program. The physical therapist gave me two kinds of exercises to do. One set is with my foot planted on the ground. The other uses elastic bands with my foot off the ground. Why is it important to do both kinds of exercises?7 years 34 weeks ago1957
After using an ice pack on my knee, the joint feels really frozen. Is there any actual change in the temperature inside the joint? Or is it just the skin that gets cold?4 years 20 weeks ago2075
After weeks of strange knee symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with a PCL tear. Now I'm scheduled for physical therapy. When can I expect to get back to normal?1 year 42 weeks ago940
Am I more likely to injure my nondominant knee compared to my dominant knee? If so, should I strengthen or train the nondominant side more?7 years 29 weeks ago1046
Are there any exercises that can help me regain my balance when I stumble? I had a unilateral knee replacement (implant goes just on one side) about six months ago and I'm having the most trouble with this.1 week 6 days ago40
Are there times when the kneecap should be left alone when the knee joint is replaced?4 years 29 weeks ago1258
Are women more likely to injure themselves in sports events than men? Is it because they don't have any testosterone?5 years 5 weeks ago974
As I get older I notice more and more knee pain and stiffness. What are some simple things I can do to help with this problem?3 years 1 week ago1465
As I get older, I'm having a harder time getting up and down stairs because of leg weakness and pain. My doctor is suggesting a total knee replacement. How will this help?7 years 34 weeks ago1121
At what point does the doctor decide to remove the whole replacement if you need a revision of your knee replacement?1 year 49 weeks ago833
Back in high school I had a car accident and got a dashboard injury to both knees. I never had surgery or anything, and I've gotten along fine. Now 30 years down the road, I'm starting to get arthritis in both knees. At 47, I'm pretty young for arthritis. So I'm wondering if this is the result of the accident. What do you think?1 year 32 weeks ago729
Back some time ago, I saw some information on a practice/game warm-up exercise program that was supposed to reduce the risk of ACL injuries in female athletes. What ever happened with that?1 year 11 weeks ago411
Before having a total knee replacement, my doctor insists that I go to physical therapy. This is called preoperative treatment. Why is this necessary? I’m really ready for the operation.4 years 20 weeks ago1283
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