is there anybody who has experienced the implant "Unispacer" in the knee joints ?. Thanks for yr help.
954787
I think you must ask it to your medic and he can give you some informations about it..
933976
yes, that sounds like the right thing to do. ice on and off 20 minute intervals, elevate, stay off it for a while, u know- all that stuff. if the problem persists, consult a physician.\nit doesnt sound like u really did anything significantly damaging to ur knee from ur description, like i doubt u tore anything, because u experienced no pain right away. it sounds like it may be a bone bruise around ur patella, or something along those lines.\nu probably should see a doctor if it keeps hurting, or just to be on the safe side, yknow? but i wouldnt be too worried, it doesnt sound terrible
5550
I dislocated my knee about 3 months ago.  I was supposed to keep my knee stabilized- completely immobile for a long time, but I didn't know that. I did this 10 yrs ago to my other knee. It seems like this one is healing slower. I still have pain when I walk, and sometimes it still feels like my knee is going backwards when I walk.  I'll get shooting pains up and down the outside of my knee just out of the blue.  I just recently feel like my walk is almost back to normal.  I went to the doctor for a recheck about 3 weeks ago, and asked her the same question you just did.  She told me everyone is different, and the knees always take a very, very long time to heal. I now am taking glucosimine for my joints.  Its just something you can pick up at a vitamin store.  It actually feels as if it may be working, or maybe its just coincidence.
337965
Go to a sports Dr (sounds weird but is not) They get joint pain better than most ortho's.  If you don't live in a major city at least get 2nd opinion.  Dr's tend to slough off pain especially from women because, well don't get me going there. If you're in pain, somethings wrong. I've had major ortho surgery 5 times and know when it works and when it doesn't
349737
Hi - well I have a lot of prior history on my knees - I had a ski accident 9 years ago that blew my knee out completely ligaments and meniscus.\n\nIf you are have knee problems go to your Doc and get a referal to a good knee surgeon - he will probably carry out an MRI scan to see what is inside.  Depending on that result he may want to scope you (arthroscopy) using fibre optics.\n\nIf you have meniscus problems the surgeon will probably have to trim it and remove any bits which have come lose or are catching in your knee.  This is not as bad as it sounds but can be painful for a while.\n\nIf you want to seek unofficial comments have a look at this website
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OK I have a BIG history on my knee following a completely torn ACL (that is the ligament that holds the knee together).  I have had 5 knee ops and I don't know how many physio sessions as well as I guess about 1 year using crutches (over a 9 year period).\n\nAs a few people have said go and get referred to a knee specialist (if you are British go to your GP and get him to refer you - if you have Health Insurance ....use it!).\n\nIt is really difficult to judge what you have done from your description - I did hyper extend my during one of my recovery periods following an op and physio resolved the problem.  However what you will probably end up getting is an MRI scan which should show up any damage that you may have done to yourself.  If they cannot see anything they may well send you for physio and see how it goes.  If the problem is shown on the scan then they will almost certainly carry out an arthroscopy on you which uses fibre optics to look inside your knee and see what is going on.  They can solve the problem this way and the operation is simple and recovery is quite quick.\n\nAnyway the basic answer is GO TO YOUR DOCTOR and see from there!!\n\nIf you want check the website below - it is full of sad people with really really bad knee issues - you can get a lot of advice from here!
363556
It is called a knee mouse I had one too.\nYou need to get it remove it see a orthopedic surgeon.
1159531
after getting knee pain...
778050
The price of knee joint replacement surgery is very low in India as compared to USA, UK and Canada. My cousin also got her hip replacement surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She is totally pain free now. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.\n\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as all joint surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by NHS in the UK. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
318590
Another yes here! I am always very scared about my knees 'dislocating' or 'popping out' on me. I tend to 'waddle' when I walk and wear shoes with good grip. Just be careful, take your time and if need be, give youself extra time to get from A to B in the snow!
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No instant solution I'm afraid. I found relief by by putting a small electric blanket on it (hot pad). After three months I was due to have and orthopaedic surgeon operate on it but over just a few days it started to eventually get better. I was desperate, to the point of even looking forward to the operation. You have my sympathy. The worst consuming pain I have ever had, my triple heart by-pass operation was a doddle by comparison.
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I have had it for 8 years. It is not pleasant. It is a sharp pain that never goes away and that pills will only barely help. It is an ongoing thing. I had surgery 6 yrs ago to open the blood flow back up b/c with AVN the blood supply to the joints gets slowed down. Eventually the hip ball joint will collapse and will need a hip replacement. If u need any info or any help or anything let me know. I'd be happy to help.
636927
I had mine several years ago. No for about the first 2 weeks or so I could not reach or stretch. They have new ways of doing this operation now. So I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it.
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Maybe this helps.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/joint_problems/nord700.asp
689898
Your tibial tendon could be off center. It causes instability and pain in the lower area of your knee. The way that they correct this is with a Tibial tubercle transfer. Good luck.
551640
If it was a total replacement, the only thing I can think of that would cause pain now is a loosening of the artificial joint.  If that's the case, you need to see your ortho surgeon.  Once it gets loose, it will only get worse.
531581
I had this surgery Aug. 2004 and have lost 115 lbs.  I also had United Health care.  I started my search for a doctor in March, did the required siminars for education; had to have an upper GI, a stress test, see a psychiatrist and lots of bloodwork.  So, totally, it took me 5 months to get all of prerequisits done.  Then, I interviewed with the doctor and he did everything he could to discourage me.  I wasn't discouraged but I was anxious.  I think this a psychological thing to see if you REALLY want this surgery.  It took approx another month for his office to get United to pay for my Rouyn-Y and they paid 100% because I met the criteria.  I did not consider the lap-band because alot of the lap-bands become overgrown with tissue and you require another surgery.  Also you have a saline catheter on your stomach where the doc will increase the fluid in your band and this can get infected.  I know alot of docs that have stopped doing this proceedure because of these problems.  If you have any pre-existing conditions such as back pain, high blood pressure or diabetes you have a better chance of getting the surgery.  You have to be at least 100 lbs. overweight.  Also they will want proof that you tried to lose weight in a "normal" fashion for an extended time.  Like, your Weight Watchers notes or menus; or whatever other thing you tried and how successful you were.  it's a pain in the butt getting everything together, I can tell you that.  But it was worth every minute.  The surgery for me was laproscopic; 5 small punctures that healed very quickly; I was walking the next day alone in the hallway and went home the second day.  They will check for leakages (you drink a fluid and get an exray) and I had none.  AFter that, it was a matter of following a clear fluid diet for a few days, graduating to protein drinks for a couple of weeks and then going to "baby food", ground up protiens in small amounts supplemented by protein shakes and alot of water.  There really wasn't much to my surgery; it was very easy for me.  It's not an easy thing to do or maintain as so many people think.  You use it as a tool to teach yourself how to eat properly. You will feel full with 4-5 bites.  Eventually, you will level out.  I did not feel deprived at all of food. Now I can say that it was one of the BEST things I ever did for myself!!!  I'm very happy with my results and with myself.  My diabetes is under control and I no longer have to take insulin.  My 3-month A1C test was 6.6 last time and it's never been that low.  My blood pressure meds were reduced by half.  I had my knee replaced and I'm walking great by not carrying all of that weight around.  it was really tremendous!  check it out thoroughly and satisfy yourself first.  I made myself sick for nothing preparing for the surgery and it was a breeze.  Good Luck and God Bless...:)