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What can be done to keep my leg muscles from shrinking after knee surgery?8 years 39 weeks ago676
I have osteoarthritis in my knees. I have been trying to loose weight because my doctor told me it could help relieve some of the pain. But whenever I go for a walk, my knees hurt even more. It feels like I'm making the problem worse, so I have stopped exercising altogether. I'm worried that I will keep gaining weight if I don't exercise. Any suggestions?8 years 21 weeks ago430
One of the ligaments inside my knee was injured in a recent football game. I'm wondering about the knee bones. My biology teacher said ligaments are attached to bones. Do the bones get hurt, too?8 years 15 weeks ago434
I recently had my right ACL repaired. My orthopedist said everything looked great. If my rehab continues to go well, does this mean I won't have problems in the future?8 years 15 weeks ago563
My dad had his knee operated on, and now, 15 years later, it's starting to hurt. He hasn't done anything to hurt it again that he can think of. Otherwise he's in pretty good shape. Is the pain coming from his initial problem, or is this something new?8 years 15 weeks ago339
The pain I feel from osteoarthritis in my knee gets worse when I'm active. Wouldn't it be safest for me just to stay in my recliner so I don't feel pain?8 years 4 weeks ago368
The arthritis pain in my knee is slowly getting worse. I've never gotten relief with rubs or ointments, but I'm wondering about a new cream called capsaicin. What is it made of, and can it work for me?8 years 4 weeks ago325
I've read that people with hip and knee osteoarthritis should think about using a cane to take pressure off the leg and to help the pain go away. What should I know about purchasing and using a cane?8 years 4 weeks ago320
I twisted and sprained my knee badly back in high school. I read once that having a bad knee injury can cause knee arthritis later in life. If so, I'm wondering if there is anything I can do now so I don't end up with knee arthritis.8 years 4 weeks ago1259
My doctor explained that the aching and swelling in my knee is from osteoarthritis. She told me about an injection that can lessen my pain and help me get around easier. What kind of medicine is in the shot, and does it work?8 years 4 weeks ago355
I fell and hurt my knee pretty bad back in high school. Will I be more likely to develop arthritis in my knee as I get older?8 years 4 weeks ago584
My doctor said that X-rays of my knee show that the cartilage is gone in my knee joint. Now that I've been taking glucosamine and chondroitin, my pain is better, and I feel I can do more during the day. Could the benefits I feel be coming from these supplements?8 years 4 weeks ago390
I had knee surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) last year. Is it true that if you tear this ligament you end up getting osteoarthritis in the knee?8 years 4 weeks ago427
I tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my knee back in high school. When my doctor went in to fix the ACL, he had to take the meniscus out because it was torn. I'm only 30 years old now, and I'm starting to feel stiffness and pain in my knee. Am I going to end up with arthritis in my knee?8 years 4 weeks ago395
I've heard that women are more likely than men to have medical complications after ACL surgery. Is this true?7 years 48 weeks ago299
I know that women are more prone to ACL injuries than men. Does this mean that women also have worse results from ACL surgery?7 years 48 weeks ago308
I am a dancer who's having ACL surgery. The doctor says I have to wear a brace for a few weeks afterward. Is it normal to have to wear a brace, and will it affect my future performance?7 years 48 weeks ago504
I tore my ACL playing basketball, and I'm having surgery to reconstruct the ligament. Can I expect to get my balance back?7 years 48 weeks ago663
I am having ACL surgery, and I want to make sure I get my ability to balance back. Any suggestions?7 years 48 weeks ago392
What is ACL reconstruction surgery? Where does the "reconstruction" come from?7 years 48 weeks ago345
I'm six months pregnant and can't seem to get over the muscle cramps in my calves. Could these cramps have anything to do with the way I'm walking now?7 years 41 weeks ago379
What's the standard treatment for PCL tears? Do these injuries call for surgery?7 years 41 weeks ago2055
How do PCL injuries happen?7 years 41 weeks ago435
Where exactly is the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)? Why don't I hear about it as much as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?7 years 41 weeks ago374
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
Can patients over 70 have good results from surgery to take out part of the knee meniscus?7 years 41 weeks ago678
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
Could patients benefit from knee arthroscopy even when the results are "normal?"7 years 37 weeks ago454
I went to my doctor for a vague pain in my knee. She did some tests and found that part of my knee cartilage had broken off. She called it osteochondritis dessicans. What do you think caused this problem?7 years 37 weeks ago319
I am scheduled to have surgery to replace part of the articular cartilage in my knee. Will I be able to return to my favorite sports and recreational activities?7 years 37 weeks ago369
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