Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Thanks Ann. Interesting. I wonder how many surgeons are aware of this? I see where it apparently hasn't been tried as a stand alone procedure. The procedure makes sense. Here is a quote; " Mesh expansion lateral release balanced the extensor mechanism in each knee, maintained the mechanical integrity of the lateral capsule. " I can understand what they are saying. While the LRs have restored a dramatic level of normalcy to my life, whenever I do something that puts pressure on my kneecaps (stairs, chairs), I can feel the lack of stability to the outside of the patella, and it puts a pull on muscles that were never stressed before. If I were currently contemplating a LR, this would definitely be something I would want to discuss with my surgeon. Mike MT Instead of a LR > Just found this article: > > http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/10/1909 > > This would pertain whether you got a TKR or just needed release of LR tension (although might require that they get at it from the outside). > > Ann > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Des anyone have ideas on how to counteract the knee swelling - other than ice. Maybe part of this is a symptom of perimenopause. I have taped my knees so they don't hurt as badly. I have energy to do things, but this swelling is worse on some days than others and I haven't been able to pin it down to anything specific. If it was PMS time I could understand it but I can't figure it out. The taping keeps the kneecap from grating too badly and I don't have swelling anywhere else. Maybe I'll go for a bike ride and see if that helps the lymphatic. Thanks Eileen Instead of a LR > Just found this article: > > http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/10/1909 > > This would pertain whether you got a TKR or just needed release of LR tension (although might require that they get at it from the outside). > > Ann > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 My OS told me after my operation that doing straight leg lifts would help with the swelling. It causes a massaging action in the muscles. Instead of a LR > Just found this article: > > http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/10/1909 > > This would pertain whether you got a TKR or just needed release of LR tension (although might require that they get at it from the outside). > > Ann > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 I heard acupuncture works but I have never tried it. hondromalaciacommunity , <ruby2zdy@v...> wrote: > My OS told me after my operation that doing straight leg lifts would help with the swelling. It causes a massaging action in the muscles. > Instead of a LR > > > > Just found this article: > > > > http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/10/1909 > > > > This would pertain whether you got a TKR or just needed release of LR > tension (although might require that they get at it from the outside). > > > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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