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Believe it or not, I've actually become extremely limited because of kneecap arthritis of all things. I've tried exercises and various braces and splints. Nothing seems to help. Is there anything else that can be done?3 years 15 weeks ago1292
Can patients over 70 have good results from surgery to take out part of the knee meniscus?7 years 41 weeks ago678
Can repetitive knee movements lead to knee osteoarthritis?7 years 37 weeks ago849
Can you explain chondropenia to me? I've been told this is what I now have in my knee after a serious soccer injury.1 year 46 weeks ago550
Can you tell me a little about osteonecrosis of the knee? I was diagnosed with this condition after developing knee pain and swelling for no apparent reason. What causes it? Why did I get it?38 weeks 2 days ago235
Can you tell me what an abrasian arthroplasty is? I have a total knee joint replacement so I know arthroplasty means repairing the joint. Mine was a total knee arthroplasty.3 years 29 weeks ago826
Can you tell me what happens if you dislocate your kneecap? I did this two years ago and so far I seem fine. But every now and then, I get painful twinges in that knee, and I wonder if I'm getting arthritis or something. Does that happen very often?39 weeks 3 days ago537
Can you tell me what osteolysis means? My husband's knee replacement went bad because of this problem. Now he has to have another operation to replace the replacement.2 years 42 weeks ago1368
Can you tell me what's the difference between a staggered knee replacement and a sequential knee replacement? My father is trying to decide how to have his knee replacements done and these are the two choices. I'm not familiar with these terms.4 years 35 weeks ago674
Can you tell us what chondrolysis is? All we know is that our 21-year-old daughter has this after a previous ACL injury. It's putting an end to her basketball career.10 weeks 1 day ago116
Could exercising in a pool help me deal with the osteoarthritis in my knees?7 years 37 weeks ago510
Could patients benefit from knee arthroscopy even when the results are "normal?"7 years 37 weeks ago455
Could you settle an argument for me? I say more men have total knee replacements because women don't have anyone willing and able to look after them after surgery. My daughter says I'm gender-biased and don't know what I'm talking about. Who's right?4 years 18 weeks ago396
Do I need a custom-molded orthotic for patellofemoral pain syndrome? Do the off-the-shelf (ready-to-wear) orthotics work just as well?4 years 39 weeks ago477
Do you think it's safe to have a knee replacement using a computer? What if there's an error in the program? Will I end up with a bum knee?1 year 43 weeks ago276
Do you think we can reduce the number of ACL injuries in women by increasing the number of leg exercises they do? What works best for this -- leg presses? Squats? Speed drills?1 year 17 weeks ago226
Does taping help with the painful symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome? I'm trying to find a way to stay active despite the pain.4 years 35 weeks ago464
Eighteen months ago, I had the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of my right knee repaired. The operation was done by removing a piece of tendon from my kneecap and using it to replace the torn ACL. Since that time, I’ve developed knee pain and a neuroma. What causes this?4 years 33 weeks ago457
Ever since an injury in college I've had a locking knee joint. I've always been able to unlock the joint on my own. For the last 24 hours, my knee has been locked and without motion. What should I do?5 years 41 weeks ago413
Ever since I was nine years old, my left knee cap has dislocated repeatedly. I'm not involved in sports but I'm worried about what will happen when I'm older if I don't get this fixed now. What is the best treatment for this problem?2 years 1 week ago380
Everyone seems to be doing these Core Exercises I hear about. They are mostly for your abdominal muscles, right? Would they do anything to help me with my knee pain from patellofemoral pain syndrome? My soccer game really sucks when my knee hurts.50 weeks 1 day ago211
Everytime I bend my knee, the knee cap moves over to the inside of my leg. It doesn't hurt but it's weird looking. Is there some brace I should wear for this?1 year 47 weeks ago554
Five years ago I had my left knee replaced. It's starting to hurt again. I can hardly go up and down stairs. Even getting in and out of a chair is tough. The doctor wants me to have the knee done again. If I wait too long, will it be too late?5 years 3 weeks ago459
Following the replacement surgery for my knee joint, I've tried physical therapy and a special splint to stretch my knee. I just don't seem to be getting any more movement in my knee. What are my options now?7 years 37 weeks ago548
For months after my new total knee joint it just seemed like something wasn't right. I finally got a second (and a third) opinion. Both consulting orthopedic surgeons called my problem "overstuffing." What does this mean really?3 years 11 weeks ago580
For years I've had knee pain from being knock-kneed. Now I'm going to have an operation to correct the problem. Part of the procedure involves taking a piece of bone from my pelvis and putting it in the side of the knee joint. I've heard the donor site can have more problems than the actual surgical site. Why is that?3 years 13 weeks ago438
Have you ever heard of a PLC knee injury? My son called from college and said this is what he was diagnosed with. He's had a PCL injury that was treated surgically, so I'm not sure what a PLC is...?1 year 24 weeks ago873
Have you ever heard of cartilage transplants for knees in older adults? I'm not ready for a total knee replacement. I thought maybe I could have one of these transplants to help delay the full knee surgery but my surgeon says I'm too old. Is this really the case? Are these transplants only for young people?46 weeks 2 days ago249
Have you ever heard of drilling holes in the knee joint cartilage to get it to heal? The surgeon who is recommending this treatment says that it is a well-documented approach. Is this so? How does it work?1 year 42 weeks ago1336
Have you ever heard of someone having their leg amputated after getting an infection in their knee replacement? That is happening to our grandfather right now. Why can't they save his leg?1 year 46 weeks ago403
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