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I had some pretty fancy surgery done last week inside my knee joint. The doctor gave me a video of the entire operation. What I can't figure out is how they got all those tools I saw on the video inside my knee. What can you tell me?5 years 45 weeks ago330
I had some surgery on my left foot. The surgeon told me to put 20 per cent of my body weight on that foot and leg until my follow-up visit in two weeks. Maybe this is a dumb question, but how do I know how to do that? At 180 pounds, I know that I shouldn't put more than 36 pounds on my foot. But how do I know what that feels like?1 year 14 weeks ago180
I had surgery last month to replace my knee joint. Afterwards, the hospital sent me a survey. Most of the questions had to do with how I was treated at the hospital. Some of the questions were more personal, asking about my sleep, pain, and the like. What is the purpose of these questions? Should I answer them?7 years 31 weeks ago274
I had surgery last week to clean up a small tear in the cartilage of my knee. Afterward, my doctor said I could put as much weight on the knee as I could tolerate when up and walking. My knee's pretty sore, but I can tolerate the pain. How come I have so much swelling and pain?7 years 36 weeks ago397
I had surgery to reconstruct a torn ligament in my knee. Since then, I have done my knee exercises faithfully. Even though it has been six months since the surgery, my leg still isn't as strong as the other leg. Is this normal?7 years 31 weeks ago400
I had surgery to repair an ACL tear about five weeks ago. Next week is my followup exam with the surgeon. Should I ask for a leg brace or support of some kind? I still feel very wobbly.1 year 31 weeks ago227
I had surgery to repair the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in my left knee three weeks ago. I notice I get increased pain and swelling if I do more than my regular walking and exercises. Is this normal?5 years 41 weeks ago344
I had to have my knee replacement revised as we were having problems with it. I had a lot of pain and now that seems to be fixed. But, I read that if you have a revision, you have a higher risk of breaking the thigh bone later. Is this true?2 years 4 weeks ago476
I had to have the meniscus removed from my left knee due to severe damage. I've been told about the dangers of arthritis developing. Can anything be done to prevent this?2 days 3 hours ago9
I have a big problem. Besides having hemophilia (a bleeding disorder), I need a knee joint replacement. Since any trauma causes bleeding into the joints, can I ever get a new joint?4 years 31 weeks ago324
I have a brand new knee replacement (this year). When I travel, I notice some airport detectors go off and others don't. Why is that?3 years 2 weeks ago383
I have a bum knee from an old football injury. The ACL and medial meniscus are gone. And now I have arthritis pretty bad. A friend of mine just had half of his knee joint replaced. He said it was a some kind of English joint. He's had wonderful results. Could I qualify for this kind of treatment, too?2 years 24 weeks ago406
I have a bum knee that probably needs replacing. Over the years whenever I see a doctor they always do the same thing: plant my foot flat with my knee bent and pull on the lower leg. What kind of test is this anyway?3 years 39 weeks ago355
I have a chronic problem with chondromalacia in my left knee. I've tried exercises and taping with limited success. What about bracing?5 years 29 weeks ago556
I have a chronic problem with chondromalacia in my left knee. I've tried exercises and taping with limited success. What about bracing?5 years 33 weeks ago341
I have a knee joint replacement that is fully healed but the scar is still tender. It keeps me from kneeling down to get things. Is there any way to overcome this problem? Perhaps some kind of cream to toughen up the scar?4 years 52 weeks ago413
I have a leaky pipe under my kitchen sink but with my knee replacement, I'm afraid to kneel down to repair it. Is it safe to put that kind of weight on it?4 years 52 weeks ago519
I have a painful knee problem called patellofemoral pain syndrome. Sometimes it hurts like crazy. Other times I have no pain at all. Why is that?4 years 9 weeks ago443
I have a partial tear of the ACL in my knee. What are my chances for recovery if I try to rehab it without the surgery?4 years 14 weeks ago2037
I have a posterior horn detachment of the medial meniscus. I feel proud of myself that I can get that all straight on paper, but what does it really mean (besides the fact that I have knee pain)?25 weeks 3 days ago449
I have a pouch of swelling along the back of my knee. It doesn't hurt except when I press on it. Should I see a doctor? Do I go to my regular doctor or see an orthopedic surgeon?43 weeks 2 days ago362
I have a severe case of patellofemoral arthritis in one knee. The surgeons have hemmed and hawed over the years about what to do for me. As the pain increases, I've become more disabled. I'm ready to do just about anything. What are my options?30 weeks 2 days ago348
I have a torn ACL and a small piece of joint cartilage that has come loose but is not detached. The surgeon thinks the cartilage will heal on its own. I keep thinking I should have surgery to repair both problems at the same time. What's the thinking on this kind of knee problem?32 weeks 3 days ago131
I have a torn cartilage in my right knee. The doctor tells me I need surgery because it won't heal on its own. Why won't it heal?4 years 36 weeks ago1061
I have a torn meniscus and a damaged anterior cruciate ligament in my left knee. The meniscus was repaired with arthroscopic surgery. The surgeon couldn't repair the ligament at the same time. I'll need a second surgery for that. Right now my knee is much better. Should I even bother having the ligament fixed?4 years 31 weeks ago321
I have a torn meniscus in my left knee. I've been to see my orthopedic surgeon who recommended surgery to remove part of the cartilage. But from what I've been reading on-line, it sounds like the current treatment is to preserve (not remove) the meniscus. Is my surgeon steering me in the wrong direction?26 weeks 2 days ago427
I have a total knee replacement that just won't heal. I'm diabetic and that slows my recovery from everything. The doctor mentioned infection as a possible cause. How can they tell if that's the problem?3 years 35 weeks ago409
I have a trick knee that goes out on my every now and then. It's from a torn ACL from an old football injury. If I have it repaired surgically will that stop it from giving way?4 years 14 weeks ago483
I have a trip to Italy planned in two months. I also need a knee replacement before I go. The surgeon offered me the new minimally invasive "faster" surgery. Should I do it?3 years 49 weeks ago328
I have a unicompartmental knee replacement in the left knee. The operation was done with an open incision. Now I need the same operation on the right knee. But a different surgeon is going to do it using a much smaller incision. Is this something new?2 years 3 weeks ago253
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