{Disarmed} RE: New here

[Guest guest]

The doctor wanted to verify the ANA blood test, so she sent blood to two

different labs and requested the records from other doctors I have seen. I have

an appointment in a couple weeks.

A TTT is a Tibia Turbicle Transfer.....a fairly serious surgery involving moving

the connection of the patella tendon and changing the knee mechanics..

Mike

MT

New here

Not sure if my other post came through, so I'll send another. I was

diagnosed with Chondromalacia about 26 years ago. My knees have each had

Arthroscopic surgery. My right knee had the patellar shave and lateral

release. That didn't work, so the Dr did a bone graft to raise the knee cap

up higher. That worked, but the pain has been coming back worse and worse as

time goes by. That surgery was done about 23 years ago. My left knee had a

patella shave and just generally clean up and looked at. The left knee has

never been as bad as the right until recently. They both grind and pop all

the time and I have had pain year round now for several years. They don't

prescribe anything for either the pain or the condition. I live in a

relatively small town compared to when the right knee was worked on. I've

pretty much been told I have no cartilage left in my right knee and very

little in my left knee and I'm " too young " for knee replacement. That's too

bad because I feel too old at only 44!

Where can I get some info on things they have been doing for those with

knees as bad as mine? I like the ortho Dr I have now, but he's very

conservative and doesn't like to do anything other that PT and that simply

doesn't work anymore. I do have orthotics, and just got new ones, but my

knees hurt so bad after wearing them! I also can't fit them in shoes

suitable for work. Any suggestions?

Another question.does the fact that I have Chondromalacia indicate other

possible problems? The reason I ask is I've had hip bursitis for about two

years now and can't get rid of it. The orthotics are supposed to help

re-align my knees so is the fact that my knees are so out of whack a

potential reason for other joint problems?

Last question.when they do a lateral release, what exactly are they

releasing? I can't remember! It's been tooooo long!

Joi

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mike and nne. I’ve had this done to my right knee about 18 years

ago. I really got to spend some time reacquainting myself to the medical

terms…it’s been way too long. I do have medical records for my knees. When

we moved here, I requested copies of them in case the Drs here needed to see

them.

Joi

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From: chondromalacia treatment

[mailto:chondromalacia treatment ] On Behalf Of MJD

Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 11:49 AM

chondromalacia treatment

Subject: RE: New here

Tibial Tuberosity Transfer

Overall name for different procedures to realign the

patella by " changing " the tibial tuberosity (the

little knobby thing where your patella tendon

attaches, about 1-2 inches below your knee) Names

such as a Fulkerson Procedure, or Maquet Osteotomy

are all TTT's. Can be very tricky, can be very

successful..........like any other knee surgical

procedure.

nne

Re: New here

I do know of a girl just west of us who had a TTT and

partial knee

replacement when she was in her forties. She seems to

be doing well.

[Guest guest]

That's really smart, Joi......to get copies of your

medical (knee) records... it really saves you and any

doctor a lot of time (and usually a second appointment

to go over the " old " records).

nne

Re: New here

I do know of a girl just west of us who had a TTT and

partial knee

replacement when she was in her forties. She seems to

be doing well.