Question 1

how long dose a quad bypass last i had one 10 years ago not smoked for 11 years been diabetic 15 below knee amputee 2 years.

Accepted Answer

Mammary?: Most people would say 10-15 years but some mammary bypasses have long surpassed that. If you have been active, not smoked and managed your blood pressure and diet reasonably well your body may have grown collateral circulation as well to protect the hearts bloid supply even if the bypasses fail over time. Have to see cardiologist regularly and dont ignore symptoms

Question 2

i'm a left leg above the knee amputee, and looking to finally get fitted for a prosthesis.  what do i need to do?

amputee ready to walk

Accepted Answer

You need: to be referred to a REHABILITATION department by your treating surgeon.  The "fitting" and subsequent training are a specialty in themselves!  Prosthetic development has progressed rapidly and dramatically in the last decade!  Good Luck! BE WELL and hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 3

low-back pain in transfemoral amputees: is there a correlation with static or dynamic leg-length discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Leg length discrepancy correlates with potential back and sacroiliac pain no matter what the cause of leg length difference.  Matter of body mechanics and physics.

Question 4

what is the benefit of high knee jacks exercise ?

Accepted Answer

Several: You can get similar benefits of exercise with high knee jacks as with jogging but with less stress on your joints.  They also strengthen your arm, leg and abdominal muscles and don't require much space.  You can adjust the intensity of your work out by varying the speed.  With athletic shoes, sports wear &amp; an even surface, 20 minutes of high jacks give you a good, safe &amp; efficient workout.

Question 5

can no exercise cause knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Knee pain can arise without or with actuivity.

Question 6

what exercises will help relieve knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Quad strengthening: Almost all injuries about the knee benefit from quadriceps strengthening exercises. Simple straight leg raises, mini squats, walking, treadmill and stationary bike use, and an elliptical trainer can all help to decrease knee pain. The best advice is to discuss the etiology of your knee pain with your physician before beginning an exercise program.

Question 7

knee has no cartilage what exercise can i do?

Accepted Answer

Low impact: Aquatics, body weight, or resistance bands/ tubing  biking, and/or elliptical. Aquatics allow you to perform body weight exercises, but being in water actually reduces the stress on your body due to buoyancy. Once you are able to perform body weight activities then look to add light resistance w/ bands/ tubing.

Question 8

does exercise effect on knee hinges badly way?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: In a 24 year old is likely to be a benign condition such as chondromalacea patella or patella femoral syndrome. Exercise is good.

Question 9

which type of exercise can i do for knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening exerci: Strengthening exercises would be most beneficial to rduce the knee pain, provided no other specific cause for the pain has been found, in which case that cause has to be treated/removed first.
Strengthening of the front thigh (quadriceps) muscles as well as back of the thigh (hamstrings) would greatly help.

Question 10

how soon can i exercise after cortisone shot on knees?

Accepted Answer

Go slow 
ok to be up: Nothing aggressive for at least 3 days 
but some walking is ok.

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How long dose a quad bypass last i had one 10 years ago not smoked for 11 years been diabetic 15 below knee amputee 2 years.

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I'm a left leg above the knee amputee, and looking to finally get fitted for a prosthesis. what do i need to do? amputee ready to walk

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Low-back pain in transfemoral amputees: is there a correlation with static or dynamic leg-length discrepancy?

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What is the benefit of high knee jacks exercise ?

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Can no exercise cause knee pain?

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What exercises will help relieve knee pain?

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Knee has no cartilage what exercise can i do?

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Does exercise effect on knee hinges badly way?

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How soon can i exercise after cortisone shot on knees?

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