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Knee Replacement
Asked by R.H. from Minneapolis
on September 3, 2007
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Has anyone had or know anyone that has had total knee replacement surgery? My mom is scheduled for this surgery but she is very nervous. I have a gut feeling that sh...
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- HI R., I haven't had the surgery myself, but I've had several freinds who loved it. good luck to your mom. C.
- My mom had both of her knees done the last few years. She is doing awesome now after the surgerys. Both of them were done last year at 2 different times. She had th...
- I used to work for an orthopaedic surgeon and assisted with total knees all the time. It depends on how much pain your mother is having. If it is impacting her day t...
Knee Replacements
Asked by G.C. from Kansas City
on April 11, 2010
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Would like to make contact with persons that have had a knee replacement. Would like to know when they stopped experiencing pain and swelling and looking for ideas to...
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- Hi G., Although I have not had knee replacement both my MIL and my hubby's aunt (they are sisters) have as well as our next-door neighbor. Our Aunt and neighbor wor...
- Hi G., I am an OT and treat folks who have had knee replacements. Julie and TF are correct: keeping the surgical knee mobile; doing daily stretches and exercises a...
- Hi G.---I would agree with Barb. I have not had replacements, but my FIL has---both knees within a short period of time. As an example of making sure you do everythi...
Knee Doctor?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on February 7, 2009
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My husband is a lifelong runner, and his knee now hurts so that he can't run. Who do you even go to for that? We have Aetna and don't need a referral, but he doesn't...
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- A., I would HIGHLY recommend my Orthopedist who specialized in knees and hips. I have had both knees replaced and had a fantastic experience both time. He won't r...
- It sounds like you have received many great doctors. I have knee problems and have had surgery on my right knee. My doctor is Dr. Duncan Ramsey. He is in Plano and ...
- Plano Sports Medicine! Hurry! And I read several other reviews recommending Dr. Troop, who I think is one of the best as well.
Knee Pain
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on February 21, 2012
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My knee is acting up. It started earlier this month and hasn't gone away-I'm sick of it! I have had it in the past where it is stiff and sore when I go to get up after...
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- Some thoughts: 1) Maybe you should start exercising, swimming is good, and the aches and pains may go away 2) Maybe you should see a rheumatologist and make sure the...
- Your situation sounds like mine, except I'm older ;) Squatting down was so painful; I went to a chiroprator. He said my pelvis was out of line. He adjusted it over a ...
- As a person who has almost NO cartilage in her right knee let me tell you ... it does NOT come back. Once it's gone the only way to fix it is replacing it through surg...
Seeking Advice on Knee Pains
Asked by D.S. from Birmingham
on March 22, 2009
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Im told i need total knee replacement, sometimes if im to active it will swell, i had a otherscopic knee surgery 1 year ago,im told i have no cartlege between my knee ...
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- I live in Cullman, Al and I know how you feel. My knee may not be as bad but what works for me is a couple of vitamins that I take called Resist, Joint Formula and a c...
- We have a number of men in our family who like to be very active and a couple have had knee surgery (and one also needs a knee replacement but is waiting). I've alway...
- hi D., my husband has a similar problem after 9 surgeries he's had since a high school motorcycle accident. he has no miniscus in his knee joints - he describes it ...
Torn Cartilage Under Knee Cap
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on May 28, 2010
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I have been having knee pain for awhile now and I went and had an MRI done. I found out that under my knee cap, I have some torn cartilage. The Dr said that if I opt...
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- I did have the surgery about 14 years ago. I did have relief until about 4 years ago. A recent xray shows I now have arthritis in that knee. My knee making a loud p...
- I had almost immediate relief three years ago following this surgery! I also followed the PT instructions closely afterward for strengthening. I am typically a very fa...
- J., I had the same exact injury many years ago, when I was 17yo, from a dance injury. I had torn both the cartilage and one of the ligaments that supports my left ...
Opinions on a Great Knee Surgeon.
Asked by N.J. from Dallas
on May 29, 2010
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My mom is having both her knee's replaced this summer and would like to know if anyone could recommend a great surgeon. Any where in the DFW area is good- we are in M...
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- Plano Sports and Ortho are the best in my opinion. www.posmc.com We used almost all the Dr's there and you can't find a bad one. They are great at working wi...
- My mom had a partial knee replacement that Dr. Montgomery did a few years back. This past January, he did a full knee replacement on her other knee. He also did my g...
- Dr. Barry in McKinney. doing surgery out of the new Methodist Hosp in McKinney (btw is very very nice!) ###-###-####
Hip Surgery
Asked by S.J. from Detroit
on December 28, 2008
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My mother needs hip replacement surgery does anyone have referrals for a good surgeon? We are live in Sterling Hts but are willing to go anywhere for a good rehab team...
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- I have a wonderful orthopedic surgeon in Fort Gratiot, MI. Not sure where your Mom lives and if this would be too far for her. However, if she wanted to check him out,...
- Hi I was aP.T at Beaumont Troy for 15 yrs. And there they did a good job with hip replacements. I liked Dr. John Schimpke. You can call beaument's physician referral t...
- My father who is 55 has had 2 hip replacements, his most recent in November. His surgeon was Dr. Melvitz out of Grand Rapids with the surgery performed at Blodgett Ho...
Injured My Knee, Can't Get DD to Kindegarten, Need to Homeschool.
Asked by M.F. from Portland
on September 28, 2011
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So about 3 weeks ago now I tore a ligament in my knee.
We do not have health insurance. We went to one of the urgent care places where you pay $150 up front and they ...
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- I have heard about that program and it is supposed to be pretty good, one of my friends does it with her son. I don't know if it costs money. If so, there are several ...
- If you're planning on putting her in 1st grade next year, the best homeschool curriculum would be a copy of whatever they're using in kindergarten this year. Contact ...
- K-12 is either free or very expensive. Some states treat it like charter school and pay for it. If you pay for it, it's expensive. www.time4learning.com is all ...
Degenerative Disc Disease
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2008
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I just found out that I have degenerative disc disease and may have to have disc replacement surgery. I have already had a Discectomy and then a fusion surgery. I'm no...
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- Hi R., I have had 2 discectomies in my lumbar area. Fortunately, everything has been fine. I truly understand your concerns. If you would like another opinion, I woul...
- We've seen positive results with degenerative disc disease using with the technology that I work with. See our website at www.thorpinstitute.com. At the very least...
- hi...i don't have the same thing - i've got spandylolisthesis. i'm scheduled for surgery in july and have never done this before. i'm terrified to leave my family an...
