My 14 year old son Kennedy dislocated his Knee - YorkieTalk.com Forums

adorame · 01-23-2009, 03:32 AM

He was at a skate party his school had in the morning for kids that did well for the ending of the semester. Some other boy went to turn to rollerblade backwards and somehow Kennedy ended up toppling down and he dislocated his Knee

We got him into the doctors and they took X ray's and tried to re set his knee and it will not stay in place

He was good about it but I passed out when they were messing with his knee, (I guess it's not just blood that makes me pass out, it's my child being in PAIN that can do it too)

They said he has to go to the specialest and possibly have knee surgery because he has ligament and tendon damage. We will know more then. They are trying to get the swelling down for now so he has to stay off his feet and take pain and anti inflammatory meds. I am worried because Kennedy is my son that has the Immune Defect and our past history with him having surgery is not good. Because of his Immune Defect he would get blood and /or hospital infections after every surgery he had so that is on my mind on top of him being hurt and in pain! I had such a hard time sleeping because I am so worried for my Kennedy.

bettyeanne · 01-23-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by adorame

He was at a skate party his school had in the morning for kids that did well for the ending of the semester. Some other boy went to turn to rollerblade backwards and somehow Kennedy ended up toppling down and he dislocated his Knee

We got him into the doctors and they took X ray's and tried to re set his knee and it will not stay in place

He was good about it but I passed out when they were messing with his knee, (I guess it's not just blood that makes me pass out, it's my child being in PAIN that can do it too)

They said he has to go to the specialest and possibly have knee surgery because he has ligament and tendon damage. We will know more then. They are trying to get the swelling down for now so he has to stay off his feet and take pain and anti inflammatory meds. I am worried because Kennedy is my son that has the Immune Defect and our past history with him having surgery is not good. Because of his Immune Defect he would get blood and /or hospital infections after every surgery he had so that is on my mind on top of him being hurt and in pain! I had such a hard time sleeping because I am so worried for my Kennedy.

I am so sorry and can only imagine how painful that is. I will be praying for Kennedy and for you as well. Please keep us updated.

MindieRose · 01-23-2009, 05:06 AM

That has to be extremely painful! I will keep him in my prayers! My 7 year old cracked his growth plate in his knee just over a year ago and not only did it swell up his entire knee, but his ankle as well! I have heard that dislocations can be more painful than fractures because they can affect the nerves more. I hope he recovers quickly with no infections!

Nikki+2 · 01-23-2009, 05:40 AM

Owwww! Your poor son!

Sending positive thoughts that he wont need surgery. Hugs!

adorame · 01-23-2009, 06:10 AM

We just got back from seeing his family Doctor this morning and they tried to set his knee back in place again

but it keeps slipping back out

Kennedy was in so much pain while they did this,he was crying

poor guy! They put him on stronger pain meds for the weekend.He was told to stay off the leg all weekend and We have to go back in on Monday and will know what the plan of action is. For now x ray's showed tendon and ligament damage, both are torn. Thankfully the artery looked fine, so that was good to hear.

Patti · 01-23-2009, 06:19 AM

I am sorry your son hurt his knee. I hope they can mangeit without surgery.

celstu1 · 01-23-2009, 01:56 PM

awwww Im so sorry to hear about this! I saw a poor kid in the hospital the other day with a dislocated knee... its so painful looking. I hope everything goes well with Kennedy.

Yorkiekids · 01-23-2009, 05:13 PM

I am so sorry for you son, and will pray that he heals successfully.

adorame · 01-28-2009, 03:27 AM

We went to the Doctor on Monday and they still can't get his knee cap to stay in place. His leg is still pretty swollen up still. They said he tore his ligaments and tendon and damaged the cartilage that sets under the knee cap, so he has a lot going on at one time. They set up an appointment for Thursday at 8:30 with the Orthopedics, So we will know more then.

01-23-2009, 03:32 AM	#1
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	My 14 year old son Kennedy dislocated his Knee He was at a skate party his school had in the morning for kids that did well for the ending of the semester. Some other boy went to turn to rollerblade backwards and somehow Kennedy ended up toppling down and he dislocated his Knee We got him into the doctors and they took X ray's and tried to re set his knee and it will not stay in place He was good about it but I passed out when they were messing with his knee, (I guess it's not just blood that makes me pass out, it's my child being in PAIN that can do it too) They said he has to go to the specialest and possibly have knee surgery because he has ligament and tendon damage. We will know more then. They are trying to get the swelling down for now so he has to stay off his feet and take pain and anti inflammatory meds. I am worried because Kennedy is my son that has the Immune Defect and our past history with him having surgery is not good. Because of his Immune Defect he would get blood and /or hospital infections after every surgery he had so that is on my mind on top of him being hurt and in pain! I had such a hard time sleeping because I am so worried for my Kennedy. __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

01-23-2009, 05:06 AM	#3
MindieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	That has to be extremely painful! I will keep him in my prayers! My 7 year old cracked his growth plate in his knee just over a year ago and not only did it swell up his entire knee, but his ankle as well! I have heard that dislocations can be more painful than fractures because they can affect the nerves more. I hope he recovers quickly with no infections! __________________ Proud Mommy of Gavin, Ethan, Morgan, Nia, Olivia, and Kiana and baby #7! Also Mommy to furkids: Cleo ,Lola, Lilly Appletini, and Diesel. and Sunny, Ethan's Golden therapy dog in training.

01-23-2009, 05:40 AM	#4
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Owwww! Your poor son! Sending positive thoughts that he wont need surgery. Hugs! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

01-23-2009, 06:10 AM	#5
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	We just got back from seeing his family Doctor this morning and they tried to set his knee back in place again but it keeps slipping back out Kennedy was in so much pain while they did this,he was crying poor guy! They put him on stronger pain meds for the weekend.He was told to stay off the leg all weekend and We have to go back in on Monday and will know what the plan of action is. For now x ray's showed tendon and ligament damage, both are torn. Thankfully the artery looked fine, so that was good to hear. __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

01-23-2009, 06:19 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am sorry your son hurt his knee. I hope they can mangeit without surgery. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-23-2009, 01:56 PM	#7
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	awwww Im so sorry to hear about this! I saw a poor kid in the hospital the other day with a dislocated knee... its so painful looking. I hope everything goes well with Kennedy. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

01-23-2009, 05:13 PM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I am so sorry for you son, and will pray that he heals successfully. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-28-2009, 03:27 AM	#9
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	update on My son We went to the Doctor on Monday and they still can't get his knee cap to stay in place. His leg is still pretty swollen up still. They said he tore his ligaments and tendon and damaged the cartilage that sets under the knee cap, so he has a lot going on at one time. They set up an appointment for Thursday at 8:30 with the Orthopedics, So we will know more then. __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha