Question 1

how do the realign the knee from slipping. does that require surgery?

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Depends what slips?: A subluxating or dislocating patella is treated with various nonoperative and operative options. Most can be successfully treated with a special brace and therapy. Surgery to realign the patella can invvolve any/all of the following: medial patellofemoral ligament (mpfl) reconstruction, lateral retinacular release, and distal tibial tubercle realigning osteotomy.

Question 2

what is elmslie-trillat knee re-alignment surgery?

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Elmslie-trillat: This procedure is usually used for patients that have patella dislocations. The patella tendon insertion on the tibia bone is shifted in a medial direction to better align the patella tracking.

Question 3

my knee keeps giving way will i need surgery?

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Seek Consultation.: You will be best off seeking consultation with an orthopedic surgeon who will evaluate your situation. Only after complete history and physical examination (sometimes imaging also) will he/she be able to provide you with a diagnosis and  treatment recommendations. Online consultants can only speculate. Best wishes.

Question 4

how can knock knees be corrected without surgery?

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Cannot: May be able to unload joints using unloader braces.  This will not permanantly correct the problem.  Severe knock knees can lead to early arthritis.  Surgical correction generally includes gradual correction with an external fixator.  Acute correction can lead to nerve problems.  In older adults with degenerative disease, knee arthroplasty is performed.

Question 5

can i fix knock knees without surgery at age 17?

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No: You are done growing at that age so no nonsurgical treatments will change your bone and me alignment. The bigger question is are you having problems with it? There is a variation of normal among people in unless you're having problems I would not worry about it.    If you are having difficulty you should seek an orthopedic surgeon and a major surgery would be required to realign your legs.  This is usually not necessary.

Question 6

manipulation surgery for knee how long is recovery?

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It depends: On the joint and the amount of stiffness you had before in the joint, it could take from few weeks to month.

Question 7

do you think i'll need surgery to fix my knock knees?

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Depends: This depends on the cause...if you were born with knock knees typically surgery is not done to correct this, especially at this age.  If arthritis is the cause, then depending on the severity, knee replacements can be done to correct this.  I recommend you see an orthopedist or sports medicine doctor to determine the next step.

Question 8

how do i heal a bad knee without having to get surgery?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : It depends on what you mean as a bad knee. X-ray, MRI may need to be done. Physical therapy to help strengthen the knee if there was no tear.

Question 9

could i have surgery for knock knees to make them normal?

Accepted Answer

Knee surgery: typically no, knock knees can most often be corrected with exercise or therapy

Question 10

who has done reconstructive surgery on the knees? what is it like?

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I do, complex: Knee reconstructions are very complex and should be done by an experienced surgeon familiar with the latest techniques.  When done correctly and with a well-directed and compliant patient, the results can be very satisfactory.

The patient should be well-prepared as it is a very difficult recovery.  The pain, although significant at times, can be controlled with cutting edge techniques.

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