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Have you ever heard of tenoxicam injection into the knee for arthritis? Is this some kind of steroid?1 year 47 weeks ago423
Have you ever heard of using acupuncture for knee arthritis? Does it work?4 years 36 weeks ago418
Have you heard of the miserable malalignment syndrome? Can you tell me what it is and what can be done about it?30 weeks 2 days ago1028
Having played soccer since I was eight, I'm a seasoned player in excellent shape. But last month, I tore the anterior cruciate ligament in my knee during my last high school game. I still don't know what happened. One minute I was after the ball, the next minute I was down on the field and unable to get up. How do these injuries happen?7 years 36 weeks ago367
Help! I tore my ACL mountain biking last week. I'm supposed to have surgery but I'm also getting married in six weeks. I don't want to walk down the aisle on crutches or wearing a brace. Can I put the surgery off until after the honeymoon? Will waiting two months make a big difference?14 weeks 2 days ago190
How are knee injuries diagnosed?2 years 16 weeks ago552
How can I find a surgeon who is certified to do the new minimally-invasive knee joint replacements?3 years 49 weeks ago377
How do PCL injuries happen?7 years 41 weeks ago435
How do you know when it's time to have a knee replacement? I don't really have much pain, but I can't do much with that knee.2 years 38 weeks ago571
How does a doctor decide if he will use the cement or cementless knee replacement?1 year 48 weeks ago319
How does a doctor decide what type of replacement to use when you go for a knee replacement?2 years 1 day ago372
How does it work with knee joint replacements? Is it a one-size-fits-all joint? Do they come in small, medium, and large? I'm a pretty big guy, and I don't want to get something that won't hold me up.2 years 9 weeks ago387
How important are shoes for people like me with knee arthritis? Is there a best shoe you can recommend?3 years 3 weeks ago2970
How important is the ACL in the knee? What exactly does it do?1 year 4 weeks ago292
How is a torn ACL repaired?1 year 35 weeks ago312
How long does it take for a torn meniscus to heal after surgery to repair it?7 years 36 weeks ago3268
How long have knee replacement been done?1 year 48 weeks ago255
How successful are knee replacements?1 year 44 weeks ago403
How successful is surgery for shin splints?7 years 31 weeks ago545
I am 14-years old and have a problem called bipartite patella. I'm trying to get on the high school tennis team but the pain keeps me from playing competitively. What can I do to get over this?1 year 14 weeks ago257
I am 27-years old and I had an ACL repair using the hamstring tendon graft. The physical therapist has tested my muscle strength. After rehab, I still have hamstring muscle weakness. Will this be a problem?3 years 35 weeks ago422
I am 67-years old and have arthritis in both my knees. Many of my friends have had knee replacements, but I’m too scared to do it. Is the operation painful?4 years 13 weeks ago422
I am 70 and have some arthritis in my knee. My doctor wants to do knee surgery to take out part of the meniscus. What are the chances that the surgery will help with my pain?7 years 41 weeks ago399
I am 75. My doctor wants me to have knee surgery to take out part of the meniscus. Is there any way to tell whether I'll have good results?7 years 41 weeks ago391
I am a 23-year old semi-professional ball. I recently ruptured my left ACL during a game. The doc says with surgery I can expect to return to sports at my previous level. How long can I expect my knee to hold up to that level of play?2 years 29 weeks ago482
I am a 24-year old tap dancer in New York City at my peak in dance performance. I tore the cartilage in my knee and need surgery to repair it. I've heard it's possible to replace the cartilage if it's too far gone. Where can I go to have this done?4 years 31 weeks ago358
I am a 53-year old woman newly diagnosed with a ganglion cyst in just below my knee. Is this common in women my age?4 years 33 weeks ago428
I am a 62-year-old woman in relatively good health. Last winter, I slipped on the ice and tore the lateral meniscus in my left knee. The doctor removed the damaged part, and now I am having constant pain, with swelling that comes and goes. I can only go up and down stairs one leg at a time. The X-ray doesn't show anything abnormal. Is this a typical result after this type of surgery?7 years 36 weeks ago463
I am a 77-year old woman in good health. I had my left knee joint replaced last year. I ended up with a stiff knee that had to be manipulated by the surgeon while I was under anesthesia. Then, I developed something called heterotopic ossification (HO). I’m thinking about having my right knee joint replaced. What are the chances I’ll get HO again?4 years 33 weeks ago416
I am a ballet dancer with medial tibial stress syndrome. The only advice I have been given is to take a year off and rest. I can't possibly do this. Isn't there anything else I can do to get better?7 years 34 weeks ago407
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