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What's a good knee brace for ACL injuries? Play soccer
A functional orthosi: A functional brace (orthosis), that is measured to the contours of your leg, is the best type of brace that you can use. ...Read more
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Arthroscopic Surgery (Definition)
Arthroscopic surgery involves looking inside of a joint with a very small camera. The joint is filled with water and the camera is placed into the joint, using small incisions. Most orthopaedic surgeons utilize arthroscopic surgery to treat a variety of conditions, including: meniscal and rotator cuff years, joint infections and inflammation, removal of loose ...Read more
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Can i play football with a torn meniscus using a knee brace?
No: I would strongly suggest that the tear be repaired and your post-op healing and rehab be complete before returning to the gridiron. ...Read more
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Will a cortisone shot help me play football with torn knee cartilage?
Yes: Cortisone and other steroids suppress the normal inflammation associated with an injury, including pain and swelling, so you can play on an injured knee with less discomfort and stiffness. It also suppresses both your ability to heal an injury/infection and to determine if you have a significant injury/infection, so these types of drugs should be used cautiously and only under a physician's care. ...Read more
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Will physical theropy repair a small lebral tear after an anterior shoulder dislocation? Because i want to play crossfit (overhead sport)
No: A labral tear will not heal on its own. Therapy can help with the pain so if you are clinically not having recurrent instability and just dealing with pain at this point i think therapy is appropriate. Any recurrent instability episode however or continued pain is going to be best managed with surgical repair. ...Read more
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Can you play basketball witha sprained mcl?
Not recommended: Grade i sprains usually would allow return to sports within 4-6 weeks with a hinged knee brace. Grade ii and iii sprains have a mandatory sports shut down period, up to 3 months for grade iii. ...Read more
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Do i need a stabalizing knee brace for a torn lateral meniscus before knee surgery?
Knee brace: No. Provides no functional support.
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Can i play basketball with a torn ACL if i wear a knee brace?
Yes and no: This means you could play but you are taking a risk of further damaging the knee more. ...Read more
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Should I wear a knee brace when returning to soccer after ACL injury?
Depends: Many sports physicians do recommend a custom acl brace when returning to soccer after acl injury. It often depends on the severity of the injury and whether or not there was any other associated injury. Many athletes find them cumbersome and when they get their confidence no longer use them. ...Read more
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When can I play football after a torn ACL and meniscus ?
It's Possible: After any surgery, it takes time to heal from it. Most people with ACL repair surgeries will take 3-4 months to feel like the knee feels stable and stronger as the graft sets in. Obviously following your doctor's orders are key and when rehab starts follow it to a T. You will do just fine. If you are concerned talk to your doctor. If surgery not planned consider Regenexx Stem Cell Therapies. ...Read more
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Can we play footbal with torn meniscus by using brace.?
Generally not.: Bracing does not help with meniscal tears. With a twisitng/ pivoting sport like football, you may make it worse. ...Read more
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Knee arthroscopic surg. Aug.9 cannot walk/do house chores w/o major pain. Oa, 49. Do I need injections or knee replacement. Pain moves around kneecap?
Let me help you: You must a major problem in the knee found during the arthroscopy? Some of the injections could help temporary and some on the long term basis. I think eventually you may required knee replacement. Good luck thank you. ...Read more
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Will i beable to play golf and lift weight after knee replacement?
Yes, with caution: You may have to modify your golf swing a little as twisting can be hard on the knee. But you should be able to play comparable to your game before surgery. Lifting is not a problem so long as you don't squat too deeply and avoid heavy weights, ie i would suggest light to moderate weights, with more repititions vs. Heavier weights. ...Read more
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Is it okay to play soccer after ACL reconstruction and partial meniscectomy?
Surgeon clearance: You will need to dicsuss your particular case with your surgeon. In general, however, a goal of ACL reconstrcutive surgery is to allow a patient to return to pre-injury level athletic activities. A partial mensicectomy is also quite commonly associated with ACL reconstruction. ...Read more
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After a knee joint replacement surgery when can I play soccer again?
NO: U should not place ur implants @ risk playing any contact sport, no running, cutting, jumping or cutting sports. Treat them with care, they have no healing ability and repeated stress from the above can lead 2 loosening. ...Read more
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Patella dislocation meniscus extruded past tibia. Swelling- large effusion mrii. Knee gave out while walking. Need for surgery? Pops clicks
Depends: Your need for surgery will depend on the stability and/or damage under your knee cap. If this is your first patella dislocation vs the latest ofmor, that could change things as well. The effusion or fluid in the knee is just a symptom of the dislocation. Its really the patella that needs to be evaluated. ...Read more
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Torn ACL will i be able to play rugby again?
Unlikely: Without surgery the knee is not likely to be stable enough to play a sport such as rugby. ...Read more
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Is knee rehab enough without knee surgery for bad knee cartilage?
Depends: It depends on whether you are referring to articular or meniscal cartilage (there are two types within the knee). Many factors influence a recommendation on this question. Your age and degree of arthritis would need to be considered. ...Read more
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I've just had a meniscectomy & ACL reconstruction on my knee. What sports will I be able to play?
Most sports: When fully recovered from surgery and your leg is stable and strong i would not restrict you from sports. When you have had an impact injury to the cartilage of your knee, which usually goes along with an acl tear, and are missing part of your meniscus you may be predisposed to increased wear of the cartilage in your knee but remaining active has health benefits that usually outweigh the risks. ...Read more
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Can I play soccer with a torn mcl?
No: As previous physicians have stated it is unwise to play with a torn mcl. The mcl , medial collateral, ligament, is a stabilizer for the inner side of your knee. It also helps to protect the acl (anterior cruciate ligament) which if torn does require surgical repair. Healing of a completely torn mcl ligament may take from 6-12 weeks. Lesser injuries to the ligament may result in less play time loss. ...Read more
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Is it safe to play soccer after ACL reconstruction and partial meniscectomy?
Yes: After the graft has healed and appropriate rehab, you can with a hinged knee brace. ...Read more
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Arthroscopy (Definition)
Arthroscopy is minimally invasive joint surgery, commonly used for the knee & shoulder, but also for the ankle, hip, wrist, elbow and other joints. A camera with a fiber optic cable is attached to a video screen placed thru a 1 cm incision and other instruments are introduced thru other small incisions to do the work required. The small incisions allow for quicker ...Read more
Knee Arthroscopy (Definition)
A scope (arthroscope) is inserted into the knee to allow visual examination of the structures in the knee for diagnosis. Operative arthroscopy of the knee allows treatment of specific problems without an incision ...Read more
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