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Knee lock Osteoarthritis (Age 35)

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kate76433
kate76433

Ok so I have severe osteoarthritis and a history of patella dislocation. Ive been to 2 different doctors for the dislocation problem, was told with the kneecaps never being in proper place the surgery to correct that may not help at all. And the total knee replacement.... oi. it is like pulling teeth getting any physician to agree that I need to have my knees done, despite my "young" age. Now my knee has begun locking. And let me say, when it does, its stuck ant its the worst excruciating pain I have ever experienced. Frightening! When I get in this position, would I be able to just extend the leg real fast for relief? I just dont know what the consequences would be, or how bad it would feel. I cant go to the ER every other day and thats almost how often its happening! please? anyone?

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  • E1960
    E1960 kate76433

    Posted

    Sorry to hear what you are going through..I have similiar thing going on with me as well..of course I am older than you I am in my 50's but I must use a walker every place I go been like this last 8 months & knee is weak & unstable & can cause serious pain if I don't watch every step I take wants to lock up in a painful position..I been to many different doctors no one seems they have the solution & on top I may have CRPS causing some of the issues I am going through attacking the joint with swelling of the feet..to much to list though all I can tell you is try therapy to see if it will help you out..I go back n forth with PT its not easy..I hope n pray for you to get well soon young lady..God bless you & Merry Christmas

    • kate76433
      kate76433 E1960

      Posted

      believe me, i've been to therapy... many times. they even gave me a don joy brace to keep the bones from rubbing. i use it to walk everyday but sure cant sleep with that clunker. and i just need to be able to bend my knee... i cant keep it straight all of the time, it makes it more stiff-like. sorry for your troubles too. sad 

  • sandra85376
    sandra85376 kate76433

    Posted

    I feeling your pain you are not alone in this. Keep praying looking for a doctor that will hear what you are saying. I will pray for you.
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname kate76433

    Posted

    Rapid extension is a bad, bad idea.

    Relax,I know the pain is horrific...relax, breath in slowly, expire slowly. Now use your hands to gently flex the knee. It doesn't have to be a big movement. Now gently extend the knee.

    This is how I manage my knee which locks.

    Prevention, a neoprene knee compression sleeve...Safe-T-Sport knee brace at Amazon or eBay or pharmacies, is specifically made to cradle to patella, knee cap and has coverex metal braces on the side for stabilization...you will need to measure the circumference of your knee in order to determine the correct size.

    Extend your leg straight up and hold it up for 30 seconds. Now slip the sleeve on. Be sure to properly allow the sleeve to cradle your patella, the knee cap. Flex your knee a couple of times to ensure that your patella is able to properly glide without impingment.

    You may sleep in the sleeve. You may walk in the sleeve.

    • kate76433
      kate76433 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      thank you for the help. i am glad you commented on the fast extension... i would have tried it the next time it locks if i hadnt received an answer. i will check into the brace. i just wish there was a permanant fix so i could live more normally. thanks again
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