Question 1

help! i can't bend knee above 40 degree is it normal ? i was on full cast for 6 weeks, then 4 weeks in immobilizer just removed, i had pcl injury.

Accepted Answer

Arthrofibrosis: You have what's called arthrofibrosis caused by your prolonged immobilization. The next step for you is physical therapy aimed at restoring your range of motion. If this is not effective you may need a manipulation under anesthesia or an arthroscopy to break up the scar tissue. Let's hope you get it accomplished through physical therapy. Good luck!

Question 2

i was put in a knee immobilizer for a month due to a dislocated patella. the brace keeps sliding down and does not support my knee can i ask for cast ?

Accepted Answer

You can but you may not like it.: When we do a cast for a knee injury it is a straight leg cast. This means that you can't bend your knee at all and you have to hobble around on crutches. Perhaps you can work on fitting that knee brace a little better.

Question 3

just got cast removed now and i have stiff knee. what's the best way to relieve this?

Accepted Answer

Physical Therapy: Stiffness in the joints after casting should treated aggressively by physical therapy tell improved..

Question 4

how do you bend your knee after full leg cast?

Accepted Answer

Motion & quadstrengt: After immobilization in a cast you will
be stiff and have muscular atrophy.
The only good part about the cast is that
it helps the injured area to heal - it makes
the surrounding areas worse due to lack of
use.
You will need therapy to regain your motion
and to gradually increase your quad and 
hamstring strength to be able to regain
your normal activities.

Question 5

how long will you wear a cast for a fractured knee?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: Dending on the type of fracture.

Question 6

is it reasonable to get a plaster cast on my knee for osgood schlatters?

Accepted Answer

Osgood : If the pain is significant you can get relief from keeping the knee straight. However you may be more comfortable in a straight leg brace instead of a cast.

Question 7

i'm having trouble bending my knee without a ton of pain after being in a full leg cast for 5 weeks, help?

Accepted Answer

You need to discuss: this with your orthopedic surgeon, so that proper treatment could be arranged.  Hopefully, physical therapy would help, but it could be something more serious.

Question 8

i broke my fibula 8 weeks ago. i got my air cast off@ 6 weeks and was told to start weight bear slowly everyday.  my  knee hurts when i do.why?

Accepted Answer

Fibula head pain: I assume you broke your fibula at the ankle. (and not proximally at the knee). At the time if fracture the mechanism of the fracture could have caused what is caused 'translation' of the fibular head at the outer part if the knee. This can cause knee pain. If this is the site if knee pain then see a physiatrist (rehab medicine) for ultrasound treatment along the outer part if the knee. Goodluck.

Question 9

had open knee surgery last tuesday & got my cast removed this monday. how do i get my knee to start bending again? it's very stiff & won't really bend

Accepted Answer

Talk to your surg--: Eon as he would know best what he did and how everything went. At this stage, pain would limit your knee bending, but continue as he advises. Pt would be helpful, if he advises at this stage. Heed his advise. 
Pain at this stage, after the surgery, is to be expected.
Good luck.

Question 10

got my leg cast for almost 7 weeks. after it was removed i cant straighten my knee. it feels like ite already straigthen but its not. and i can only bend it 90?

Accepted Answer

: Contact your orthopedic surgeon, and get this addressed ASAP.  There are home devices to assist, and physical therapy may be an excellent option, but first get this examined to exclude any unusual complications.

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Help! i can't bend knee above 40 degree is it normal ? i was on full cast for 6 weeks, then 4 weeks in immobilizer just removed, i had pcl injury.

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I was put in a knee immobilizer for a month due to a dislocated patella. the brace keeps sliding down and does not support my knee can i ask for cast ?

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Just got cast removed now and i have stiff knee. what's the best way to relieve this?

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How do you bend your knee after full leg cast?

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How long will you wear a cast for a fractured knee?

A member asked:

Is it reasonable to get a plaster cast on my knee for osgood schlatters?

A member asked:

I'm having trouble bending my knee without a ton of pain after being in a full leg cast for 5 weeks, help?

A member asked:

I broke my fibula 8 weeks ago. i got my air cast off@ 6 weeks and was told to start weight bear slowly everyday. my knee hurts when i do.why?

A member asked:

Had open knee surgery last tuesday & got my cast removed this monday. how do i get my knee to start bending again? it's very stiff & won't really bend

A member asked:

Got my leg cast for almost 7 weeks. after it was removed i cant straighten my knee. it feels like ite already straigthen but its not. and i can only bend it 90?

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