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Re: [RC] Knee injury - agilbxrI've had injuries to the meniscus' (menisci?) on both knees now. The first one was uninsured. I went a year and a half before I had surgery on it. The surgery was pretty easy, I was up and walking that day, with crutches. It's been 4 years now, and I do have arthritus in it, but nothing too exciting. The other knee took a hoof, and tore the lateral meniscus, and did damage to the articular cartiledge as well. That one was misdiagnosed as a sprain and went a year before I saw an orthopedist. (gotta love HMO's). By the time I had surgery, I had permanent bone damage to the ends of my femur, and had to have about 3/4 of the menicus removed. I'm told that it's not "If" I ever need a joint replacement, but when, and how long I can stand the knee before I replace it. I'm 32.
I can't handle a hard trotting horse anymore. Thankfully, Alpine is gaited, and Spot has a wonderful smooth trot. I'm hoping Merlin will be gaited (he gaited when he got mad at me the other day.....). If not, I'll have figure out some way to deal with it, but I think 100 miles of stabbing knee pain is not my idea of fun...
Go to the ortho if you can. It'll save you a lot in the long run.
Juli and the Herd
Alpine (mom limps if she's been riding a long time...at our first LD ride, the vet told her I was fine, but it was a good thing he didn't have to judge her gait, cause she'd have been pulled).
Spot (She hasn't ridden me that far yet....she says I need brains before I get condition. I don't think that's very nice)
Merlin (I don't know about this riding thing, but after the trip to the University last week for something she kept calling "brain surgery" I think she's mean. And it didn't have anything to do with my brain.....)
-----Original Message----- From: Kristen A Fisher <kskf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:18:57 -0600 Subject: RE: [RC] Knee injury I would totally agree with Dr Q's assessment. I had a similar thing happen about 3 times over the course of a year; it would hurt like all hell broke loose for about 2 mins, then just be sore for about a week even with ice and elevation. Finally the 4th time, the excruciating initial pain did not go away and I was not able to walk on it [went to the ER]. LSS, it was a torn medial meniscus [and probably collateral ligament damage to, for which there is little treatment but rest]. I had to have surgery to repair the meniscus. I do have individual health insurance and it still cost me a bundle. I did read in the course of my research that you can live with this injury without getting it repaired [used to be called a "trick knee"] but not sure I would advise that. However, it took over a year from the first incident until the one needing surgery so that may give you enough time to get on insurance. I can give you $$ amounts on MRIs and stuff if you need them, I still have the big fat file. Kristen in TX > -----Original Message----- > From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bruce Weary DC > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:49 PM > To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [RC] Knee injury > > Carla-- > Your description is very suspicious of medial meniscus > damage and possibly medial collateral ligament > strain/tearing. Bite the bullet, see a good orthopedist, > likely get an MRI and go from there. It's much better to get > attention sooner than later. Ongoing inflammation in the > joint causes ongoing damage until it is arrested. Ice, light > activity, no exercise or riding (ARRGGH!) until you see the > doctor. Don't make me > come to your house and put you over my knee. Dr Q > > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. > Information, Policy, Disclaimer: > http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe > http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp > > Ride Long and Ride Safe!! > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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