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bkessler · 05-09-2005, 04:10 PM

They didn't remove any of my miniscus... They had to cut the bands to make my knee cap fit in the socket properly cause it kept coming out... I have an appointment may 26 with my OS to see about my other knee.. Glad you are feeling better :-).. Mocha sneds get well licks

mickeyisagyrl · 05-09-2005, 05:03 PM

So the ligaments that attach to your kneecap are what you had surgery for? I might need to have that done eventually. I will probably have my knees replaced by the time I'm 40-50!

eensor · 05-09-2005, 05:20 PM

I had to have the miniscus removed (cartilage cushion) because it was a rare defromity and kept tearing. Also the doc "released" the tendon that goes up the outer side of the knee so my kneecap would go back to the right place. Eventually, the cartilage that is attached to the bones themselves will wear away since the miniscus is gone and I wil have to have a knee replacement at least on that side. It sucks because I'm only 47. I'm going to start on glucosamine with chondroitin to see if it will generate more cartilage, but there haven't been any real studies on it. good luck with your knees!

Marie · 05-09-2005, 05:29 PM

Eensor,
Im glad that the surgery went well. I will keep you in my prayers for a prompt recuperation. Im so glad your furbaby is helping you.

bkessler · 05-09-2005, 07:44 PM

Yeah I was 23 (24 in june, my surgery was April) when I had the surgery and I'll be 25 if I have to have the other knee done.. My problems are due in part that I was a softball catcher in high school so I was laways squating

ReconsMomma · 05-09-2005, 07:50 PM

I can relate to the sports injuries. I have had surgery on both my knees and both my shoulders. The knee problems came for cross country, track and baseball.

I feel your pain. I hope that everything goes well for ya.

mickeyisagyrl · 05-10-2005, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eensor

I had to have the miniscus removed (cartilage cushion) because it was a rare defromity and kept tearing. Also the doc "released" the tendon that goes up the outer side of the knee so my kneecap would go back to the right place. Eventually, the cartilage that is attached to the bones themselves will wear away since the miniscus is gone and I wil have to have a knee replacement at least on that side. It sucks because I'm only 47. I'm going to start on glucosamine with chondroitin to see if it will generate more cartilage, but there haven't been any real studies on it. good luck with your knees!

Is the disorder you have called chondromalacia? Because that's what I have, and it sounds kind of like what you have.

eensor · 05-10-2005, 02:52 PM

No, I had a lateral discoid miniscus......

She-ra's Mama · 05-11-2005, 10:50 AM

OUCH!!!! They want me to sugery on my knees, but NO WAY!!! I played 5 years of volleyball and destroyed them. If I do alot of walking, they swell up like balloons, and then I'm on Advil for a week!

Good luck, She-ra and I send Get well wishes!!!

eensor · 05-11-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by She-ra's Mama

OUCH!!!! They want me to sugery on my knees, but NO WAY!!! I played 5 years of volleyball and destroyed them. If I do alot of walking, they swell up like balloons, and then I'm on Advil for a week!

Good luck, She-ra and I send Get well wishes!!!

My problem is I've got to be able to walk or I just get fatter and fatter! My husband married a thin pretty woman and now he is stuck with a fat one who can't do anything! He is wonderful about it and tells me it doesn't matter, but I know it must. He is very good looking and energetic and I want to be too!

05-09-2005, 04:10 PM	#16
bkessler Mommy's Little Angel Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,496	They didn't remove any of my miniscus... They had to cut the bands to make my knee cap fit in the socket properly cause it kept coming out... I have an appointment may 26 with my OS to see about my other knee.. Glad you are feeling better :-).. Mocha sneds get well licks __________________ Brooke & Lily Mae (Maltipoo) Mocha (12/23/04-6/25/05)

05-09-2005, 05:20 PM	#18
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	I had to have the miniscus removed (cartilage cushion) because it was a rare defromity and kept tearing. Also the doc "released" the tendon that goes up the outer side of the knee so my kneecap would go back to the right place. Eventually, the cartilage that is attached to the bones themselves will wear away since the miniscus is gone and I wil have to have a knee replacement at least on that side. It sucks because I'm only 47. I'm going to start on glucosamine with chondroitin to see if it will generate more cartilage, but there haven't been any real studies on it. good luck with your knees! __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

05-09-2005, 05:29 PM	#19
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Eensor, Im glad that the surgery went well. I will keep you in my prayers for a prompt recuperation. Im so glad your furbaby is helping you. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

05-09-2005, 07:44 PM	#20
bkessler Mommy's Little Angel Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,496	Yeah I was 23 (24 in june, my surgery was April) when I had the surgery and I'll be 25 if I have to have the other knee done.. My problems are due in part that I was a softball catcher in high school so I was laways squating __________________ Brooke & Lily Mae (Maltipoo) Mocha (12/23/04-6/25/05)

05-10-2005, 02:52 PM	#23
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	No, I had a lateral discoid miniscus...... __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

05-09-2005, 05:03 PM	#17
mickeyisagyrl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Depends on the time of year, but almost always VA Posts: 88	So the ligaments that attach to your kneecap are what you had surgery for? I might need to have that done eventually. I will probably have my knees replaced by the time I'm 40-50!

05-09-2005, 07:50 PM	#21
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	I can relate to the sports injuries. I have had surgery on both my knees and both my shoulders. The knee problems came for cross country, track and baseball. I feel your pain. I hope that everything goes well for ya.

05-11-2005, 10:50 AM	#24
She-ra's Mama Got Yorkies? Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S.E. Mo Posts: 1,602	Get Well Soon OUCH!!!! They want me to sugery on my knees, but NO WAY!!! I played 5 years of volleyball and destroyed them. If I do alot of walking, they swell up like balloons, and then I'm on Advil for a week! Good luck, She-ra and I send Get well wishes!!! __________________ She-Ra Marie ~ 9-22-02 to 2-22-06 Dixie Belle ~ 10-12-2006 to 12-13-2008 You girls left us way to soon. I miss you both.