tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post3494044051634428182..comments2024-03-13T11:19:08.598-07:00Comments on Saving My Knees: A Few Words About Hurricane Sandy (And What It Meant for My Knees)Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-34012382071412639422012-12-13T03:25:00.388-08:002012-12-13T03:25:00.388-08:00I had the operation 3 days ago, they removed a sma...I had the operation 3 days ago, they removed a small tear of the cartilage and part of synovium which was locking the patella. Knee is very swollen at the moment.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735961710926578641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-22741083719119931912012-11-24T04:43:57.589-08:002012-11-24T04:43:57.589-08:00First, climbing stairs is very hard on knee joints...First, climbing stairs is very hard on knee joints. That said, your knees may have been close to the pain zone even before the hurricane. (Earlier musings from me on mending and breakdown points: http://bit.ly/TkWkXE)<br /><br />Here I talk about how I healed, in brief: http://bit.ly/QBG5Gv<br /><br />Obviously it's your decision on surgery. But if your surgeon says you don't need it (and he actually makes money off doing surgeries, so his economic incentives would seem to align with performing them), I would seriously consider taking some time to try to work things out. I would look for a smart PT who thinks bad knees can be fixed, but focuses more on activities for the joints than the muscles. Healing is slow, but it can be done. Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-66874913600630392922012-11-18T05:25:04.049-08:002012-11-18T05:25:04.049-08:00I am in the same situation as you, Karen. I can...I am in the same situation as you, Karen. I can't even walk without severe pain now.. My MRI showed that I have roughened cartilage and a tear in it. I will agree to a surgery because I am desperate now but I am not sure it will helpLanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735961710926578641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-18386843275837121752012-11-17T13:32:32.240-08:002012-11-17T13:32:32.240-08:00Richard, my knee was hurting 2 months ago, then go...Richard, my knee was hurting 2 months ago, then got better. My MRI showed nothing wrong. After climbing the stairs of a high rise many times during the hurricane (one day only) my knee is killing me. The orthopedic surgeon said I don't need surgery and offered me a cortisone shot if it still hurts. I am starting PT next week. I have read your blog but don't see how you got better. I am at the point where I would let them do a scope because even with Aleve for the past week and ice many times a day, it still hurts, mostly on the inner, medial side and right below my knee. Any advice please? With this severity of pain, do you think I can heal without surgery? Thanks.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-43520285345787506072012-11-17T10:04:55.560-08:002012-11-17T10:04:55.560-08:00There's hope yet vitsvan! That's good to h...There's hope yet vitsvan! That's good to hear.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-76344721374914697712012-11-10T12:38:30.111-08:002012-11-10T12:38:30.111-08:00I'm not sure exactly where this "back of ...I'm not sure exactly where this "back of the knee" cartilage is that you're referring to. Still, is it possible that cartilage in one place can heal and that in another location can't (or can't as well)? Two things: (1) The meniscus does have zones that have different levels of blood supply, which does affect healing. (2) While articular cartilage doesn't have a blood supply, I suppose there may be better prospects for healing in an area where the cartilage is used more (as the tissue takes its signals to change from loading). Just my musings on this, for what they're worth. (And no: no back of the knee pain for me.) Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-79376348957994536282012-11-10T12:03:13.667-08:002012-11-10T12:03:13.667-08:00Yes, bad knees are notorious for being biological ...Yes, bad knees are notorious for being biological barometers. When my knees were at their worst, they could tell when severe weather (such as a monsoon) was rolling in. I believe it has to do with the extra fluid in the joint.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-78273427150248440912012-11-07T06:24:58.537-08:002012-11-07T06:24:58.537-08:00Hello. I don't think your ideas is that radica...Hello. I don't think your ideas is that radical. One of the best PTs in my country called me up because I'm not improving with my knees. He told me I need motion, good motion wich my knee likes. He didnt mentioning strengthening specific muscles and such.vitsvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973649241143733899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-18559523756917916702012-11-06T09:48:30.894-08:002012-11-06T09:48:30.894-08:00Hello Richard,
I'm so glad for you and hope y...Hello Richard,<br /><br />I'm so glad for you and hope you were all ok in the storm.<br /><br />I have a small question to you, I would appreciate if you could answer it. I had (have) pain at the front of the knee.<br />However a few days the back of my knee started hurting. I checked online and they said something about only the front cartilage can regrow, but the cartilage at the back of the knee cannot regrow (something to do with it being more hidden). That seemed very strange to me. Why would one part heal and the other not?<br /><br />Anyway I wanted to ask your opinion about this. Also, in your personal experience, did you have any pain in the back of the knee (the "inside" so to speak)?<br /><br />Thanks a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-19995611015969812172012-11-05T05:27:54.221-08:002012-11-05T05:27:54.221-08:00Hi Richard
When you were healing your knees, did w...Hi Richard<br />When you were healing your knees, did weather changes affect them?<br />I find that when the weather is worse, especially when it rains, my knee is worse tooLanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735961710926578641noreply@blogger.com