Buster Brown & I have LP
 

Thursday started off as a good day. I decided to wear a skirt and low heels to work. It was a cute outfit and the day was going well. I went to the commissary to grab some lunch to go so I could work back at my desk. As I was leaving my right heel slipped and my knee went to the right but sadly the rest of my body did not. I ended up on the floor with a popped kneecap. People were really kind and came over right away and helped me as I lay there in pain glad I had worn black tights and hoping I was not exposing more than my dignity. Our fire department and first aid came, and then Jack picked me up and took me to a Urgent Care Center. The Doctor informed me that my patella had violently luxated. So as of now I am in a brace on crutches and spending this weekend with my swollen and bruised knee propped up on pillows with ice packs. Of course it is our busy time so I have to be in work for Monday at 5:30am. I have to see an Orthopedic Doctor to find out if I have done any damage but I did not break anything according to the x-rays. All in all it's mostly the challenge of trying to get around on the crutches. So I am asking for prayers that I have only bruised the kneecap and not torn anything and will not require surgery. :hands:

I think you should just crate rest yourself, only leash walks and no jumping or stairs. :D





But seriously, sounds like you did a number on yourself. Rest up and hopefully you will get a good report at the Ortho next week.

Thanks for the laugh and the good thoughts.

I'm sorry, I couldn't help but laugh at megansmomma's reply. LOL I'm sorry about your boo boo and hope you get a good report on Monday. Reading that made my knee hurt ! :( Take care and stay off that knee !

Well I am glad that you didn't flash anyone . . . I am glad you went to the Dr quick. I hope Monday gives you good news. . . Please stay off it, put a pillow under it and rest. Wither it is need surgery on not you need time to heal. . . You will get better with the crutches. Just take your time. Sending lots of good thoughts, hugs and of cause puppy kisses

That injury just sounds so painful! Definitely puts you down on the pillows and makes life very hard, doesn't it? Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation first 24-48 and then heat as tolerated and in your case, bracing for support and to prevent further injury. And I imagine a few pain pills are in the offing - at least I hope so if you are hurting as badly as I think.

I'll sure be praying that the ortho says no surgical repairs are necessary and that merely continued bracing/support will let you heal normally. As a joint is involved and your future mobility, I would insist on seeing an Orthopedic Surgeon who sub-specializes in knee injuries and is well-versed in how a traumatic injury of the PFJ can affect you as you age and try to prevent traumatic arthritis from setting up in the patellofemoral joint. You don't need a hip or back guy now.

I hate walking on crutches!!! I practically can't manage it and it just wears me out. Stay down and rest, sleep all you can as the body just heals better with actual sleep helping it along as you aren't using up so many resources when asleep. I hope DH is nearby and can fetch things as you need them so you won't have to keep getting up - not good at this time.

Update when you see your Ortho and I pray your next medical news is good.

Hi, Carolyn.

Sheila and I are so sorry that injured your patella.

We will most definitely pray, that you don't need surgery, and you have just bruised your kneecap.

That is definitely painful-we wish you didn't have to go to work.

Rich

Carolyn, I am sorry you hurt your knee and praying with rest it will heal and no surgery required. The first and only time I tried on a training kiddie ski hill I couldn't stop and went down with my knee in a peculiar position. The pain was terrible and thankfully I didn't need anything. Praying you will be heal in no time.

Ouch, sorry to hear this.:( I hope you feel better soon.

[QUOTE=megansmomma;4427205]I think you should just crate rest yourself, only leash walks and no jumping or stairs. :D

LOL!:D

Oh dear! Praying for you!

Thanks for the best wishes. I have definitely been resting I don't need to aggravate the situation. Here is a photo of the injury and sweet Buster has been hanging with me and comforting me.

OMGOSH that has to hurt !!!!! :( This hurt to even look ! Your poor knee is so swollen. You have a good buddy taking care of you there, they make the best nurses !!

Dang, girl, that knee looks bad! Pronounced swelling and no definition of the joint, whole lower leg swollen. Yow! But, oh, that sweet little Buster has his head as near to the hurt as he can get it, doesn't he? He's doing his part to get Mommie better!!! Aren't these little guys just the sweetest painkillers there are???

Praying for good news tomorrow.

Oh my goodness, Carolyn, I can't believe the swelling, ouch! Buster is adorable comforting you, and making sure you rest. :love:

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Praying for you.

Carolyn,

Your knee looks too swollen to return to work-looks very painful.

The pictures of Buster comforting you are really nice. Yorkies are great at comforting people. Our girls always knew when Sheila was in a flare.

Rich

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I am okay at work as I can put up my leg. We are in our busiest time of the year so taking off time is hard. I am taking time off tomorrow to go to the Orthopedist and find out where I stand or don't stand in this case. :rolleyes: The pain has been manageable with the extra strength Ibuprofen and the Yorkie TLC.

Carolyn, I am so sorry that you are injured - I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Wow, the pics look so very painful. Hope you heal quickly. I hope the firefighters and first aid techs recognized your sense of style and told you how mighty fine you were looking.

Now on to your parents. Were they tested for genetic defaults prior to breeding? I mean... well I'm not exactly sure what I mean. :lol tears We all know that luxating patellas can be genetic. :lol tears I agree with the megansmommy about the crate rest. :lol tears

Yikes, Rhonda, you are a toughie. I can't believe you got yourself up and to work in that condition. That kind of knee would have a professional athlete on Valium and pain Rx. and the knee elevated in bed with his entourage waiting on him hand and foot.

Oh wow that looks very painful! Hope you'll be ok! Sweet Buster, looks like he's nursing you back to good heath.

How did you make it today?

Thinking about you and checking for an update.......

Hoping the news isn't bad and you'll heal w/out surgery though from the look of all that swelling..........it looks like some fresh ACL/MCL knees look after a tear, though I know you've been told it's nothing like that. Besides, the doctor who saw you could tell from the physical exam if it's that extensive an injury just by the way the knee reacted to his tests. Is your pain any less now?

I'm so sorry you were hurt, Carolyn. I hope you heal soon and that you will be free from pain. Buster Brown is a doll!

Oh my....just seeing this. Carolyn, that looks dreadful. :( I am SO sorry. Praying that there is nothing too serious going on with your knee. I cannot believe you are working with that. :(
Yikes

LMBO...good one :D.

Carolyn, I can't believe that picture, OUCH! You poor thing. Hope you are on the mend soon.

You are most welcome. I understand, not being able to take time off work. I'm retired now, but many times I went to work, sick, because we were just too busy, for me to take time off.

Sheila & I have you in our prayers for your appt. with your Orthopedist.

Glad the pain has been manageable-the Yorkie TLC is the best medicine.

Rich

Carolyn, I pray you are doing well. Hope to hear from you how your Orthopedist appointment went.

Hugs,
Dyan

hoping you get good news from ortho!!!

Hooray I do not need surgery. The did an MRI and no tearing. I am in a brace and with a cane but no crutches!!!! I will have a recheck in 3 weeks and then a little physical therapy. The hardest part is I am not supposed to drive until the knee gets a little stronger. Thank goodness for Buster and Jack, they have taken good care of me. It's really really black and blue now but all in all I am relieved with the outcome. Thanks for all you kinds thoughts.

Now on to your parents. Were they tested for genetic defaults prior to breeding? I mean... well I'm not exactly sure what I mean. :lol tears We all know that luxating patellas can be genetic

LOL Sadly I am a product of bad knee genetics. My Mom, Dad, and both brothers all have knee problems. :eek: :)