Comments on: A Little Lateral Dislocation of the Patella Anyone? http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/ a canadian freelance web designer's blog Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:26:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Reema Saleous. http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1738 Reema Saleous. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:17:38 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1738 You are not alone Jill. Trust me. I've felt your pain. And I hate it. I've went to 15 physical therapists and none of them have helped!! You are not alone Jill. Trust me. I’ve felt your pain. And I hate it. I’ve went to 15 physical therapists and none of them have helped!!

]]> By: Jill http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 Jill Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:48:37 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1655 Last week, on my birthday no less, I had my third dislocation. It started when I was 13 when I turned around and dislocated my left knee cap in the middle of class. Then when I was 15 I ran into my bed and dislocated my right one. Six years later, I'm standing in line and one of my friends thought it would be funny to kick me in the back of the knee (not hard). Well I fell and dislocated my left knee cap again. This time it didn't go back in by itself so I had to push it in. I slapped a smaller brace on it and finished my week out. We were fixing houses on a mission trip so I definitely wanted to stay. I went to the doctor yesterday and he was no help at all! I've had so much more pain with this one! Also my muscle spasms, sometimes all the way up my thigh. Has any one else had that? It hurts like crazy! Even though I'm in a full leg brace I feel like my knee cap is trying to work its way back out. Maybe its just a mental thing though! Last week, on my birthday no less, I had my third dislocation. It started when I was 13 when I turned around and dislocated my left knee cap in the middle of class. Then when I was 15 I ran into my bed and dislocated my right one. Six years later, I’m standing in line and one of my friends thought it would be funny to kick me in the back of the knee (not hard). Well I fell and dislocated my left knee cap again. This time it didn’t go back in by itself so I had to push it in. I slapped a smaller brace on it and finished my week out. We were fixing houses on a mission trip so I definitely wanted to stay. I went to the doctor yesterday and he was no help at all! I’ve had so much more pain with this one! Also my muscle spasms, sometimes all the way up my thigh. Has any one else had that? It hurts like crazy! Even though I’m in a full leg brace I feel like my knee cap is trying to work its way back out. Maybe its just a mental thing though!

]]> By: Reema Saleous. http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1641 Reema Saleous. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:00:49 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1641 My situation is like Pookyface's except a hundred times worse. I never take my braces off. Because I'm too afraid. Even when I sleep I have to keep them on. Because sometimes it happens when I'm asleep. I have to get a surgery when I'm 16. I'm really scared. Have you gotten the knee surgery? If you have: Does it hurt? Or do the doctors put you to sleep? My situation is like Pookyface’s except a hundred times worse. I never take my braces off. Because I’m too afraid. Even when I sleep I have to keep them on. Because sometimes it happens when I’m asleep. I have to get a surgery when I’m 16. I’m really scared. Have you gotten the knee surgery? If you have: Does it hurt? Or do the doctors put you to sleep?

]]> By: Reema Saleous http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1640 Reema Saleous Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:55:39 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1640 I can't do anything like what Pookyface said. I used to be so active now... I don't even walk. I just ask my brother or sister to get something for me and they do it. I also have both knee braces on at all times. I never take them off. Even when I sleep because it sometimes happens when I'm asleep. I can’t do anything like what Pookyface said. I used to be so active now… I don’t even walk. I just ask my brother or sister to get something for me and they do it. I also have both knee braces on at all times. I never take them off. Even when I sleep because it sometimes happens when I’m asleep.

]]> By: Reema Saleous http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1639 Reema Saleous Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:52 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1639 Now, I can't even play P.E. I just sit and watch the others have fun. It makes me cry. They are lucky and they don't even know it. Now, I can’t even play P.E. I just sit and watch the others have fun. It makes me cry. They are lucky and they don’t even know it.

]]> By: Reema Saleous http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 Reema Saleous Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:50:01 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1638 I know how you feel. My knee first dislocated when I was in 2nd Grade. It really hurt. Me and my little brother were playing and suddenly, it dislocated I screamed in pain and yelled for my mom and big sister. They came running in and helped me to my bed. I was crying like crazy. And it dislocates without warning (till now). And then in 4th grade, it was summer and I decided to go walking with my family. I was walking in between 2 cars that were squished together, that was when my knee decided to dislocate. I thought it was normal, but after it dislocated I still felt pain. So my parents helped me to a near by bench. My mom pulled up my pants, and I saw my knee was on the side. I screamed (even though my dad tells me never to scream in public, but I didn't care at that moment) and was crying so hard. Luckily, a nice man showed us the way to a near by hospital (and my dad had to carry me), and at random times my knee would suddenly hurt me. You don't know what pain I had to go threw at that moment. I went to the emergency room and they made me lie down and x-rayed my knee. Then, the doctor came in and did something (I don't know because my eyes were closed), and my knee was back to its correct place. The doctor put this medical tape on my knee to keep it in place. And now, I'm 12 and it still dislocates. I have nightmares every night because of that day when I was in 4th grade. You don't know what pain I went threw at that moment. I cry myself to sleep. After that day... I was way more cautious. I never walk between squished cars ever again. I know how you feel. My knee first dislocated when I was in 2nd Grade. It really hurt. Me and my little brother were playing and suddenly, it dislocated I screamed in pain and yelled for my mom and big sister. They came running in and helped me to my bed. I was crying like crazy. And it dislocates without warning (till now). And then in 4th grade, it was summer and I decided to go walking with my family. I was walking in between 2 cars that were squished together, that was when my knee decided to dislocate. I thought it was normal, but after it dislocated I still felt pain. So my parents helped me to a near by bench. My mom pulled up my pants, and I saw my knee was on the side. I screamed (even though my dad tells me never to scream in public, but I didn’t care at that moment) and was crying so hard. Luckily, a nice man showed us the way to a near by hospital (and my dad had to carry me), and at random times my knee would suddenly hurt me. You don’t know what pain I had to go threw at that moment. I went to the emergency room and they made me lie down and x-rayed my knee. Then, the doctor came in and did something (I don’t know because my eyes were closed), and my knee was back to its correct place. The doctor put this medical tape on my knee to keep it in place. And now, I’m 12 and it still dislocates. I have nightmares every night because of that day when I was in 4th grade. You don’t know what pain I went threw at that moment. I cry myself to sleep. After that day… I was way more cautious. I never walk between squished cars ever again.

]]> By: Jonesy http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1602 Jonesy Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:01:29 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1602 PF, Thank you for sharing. 9 years old and having to endure this. I can completely understand her apprehension, especially if walking can set it off. The sports medicine dr. sounds like a good idea as I am sure you wouldn't want to rush into surgery if it wasn't needed (at least not yet). I never realized just how many kids suffered from dislocations until receiving the comments here. Unbelievable really. I wish your daughter a speedy recovery and some type of direction on how to get this under control. And I wish the both of you continued strength and endurance during this difficult period. Jonesy PF,

Thank you for sharing. 9 years old and having to endure this. I can completely understand her apprehension, especially if walking can set it off.

The sports medicine dr. sounds like a good idea as I am sure you wouldn’t want to rush into surgery if it wasn’t needed (at least not yet).

I never realized just how many kids suffered from dislocations until receiving the comments here. Unbelievable really.

I wish your daughter a speedy recovery and some type of direction on how to get this under control. And I wish the both of you continued strength and endurance during this difficult period.

Jonesy

]]> By: Pookyface http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1589 Pookyface Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:04:23 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1589 My 9 year old daughter has had both knees dislocate, but the cap goes back into place when she falls. I had this happen to me a few times, and I never would have believed her as to the amount of pain she was in if I didnt experience it. Tahe first time it happened right in front of me and I knew what it was just from my own experience. She is an acitve child, dance, swimming, soccer and now she is afraid to do anything as even walking can make it happen. She has 2 knee braces now but we cant live like this !! The doc referred us to pediatrician who says my daughter has joint laxity, and there is nothing to be done, although we are going to see Sports Med doc next month. It will have been 8 months since it first happened. I just cry for her as I dont blame her for being afraid to do things. So far they dont seem to want to send her to an orthopedic surgeon as supposedly the path we are on is faster - ha. My 9 year old daughter has had both knees dislocate, but the cap goes back into place when she falls. I had this happen to me a few times, and I never would have believed her as to the amount of pain she was in if I didnt experience it. Tahe first time it happened right in front of me and I knew what it was just from my own experience. She is an acitve child, dance, swimming, soccer and now she is afraid to do anything as even walking can make it happen. She has 2 knee braces now but we cant live like this !! The doc referred us to pediatrician who says my daughter has joint laxity, and there is nothing to be done, although we are going to see Sports Med doc next month. It will have been 8 months since it first happened. I just cry for her as I dont blame her for being afraid to do things. So far they dont seem to want to send her to an orthopedic surgeon as supposedly the path we are on is faster – ha.

]]> By: Jonesy http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 Jonesy Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:06:52 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1556 Connor, thanks for sharing. 13, man, you teenagers with your crazy dislocation shenanigans. =] I feel for you my friend. It must be something to know that your knee can pop in and out with litle effort. I would have to agree that it seems like surgery is definitely in your future; unless of course there is a way to tighten up the tendons without surgery. Stay strong Connor, and keep us posted on your recovery. Jonesy Connor, thanks for sharing. 13, man, you teenagers with your crazy dislocation shenanigans. =] I feel for you my friend. It must be something to know that your knee can pop in and out with litle effort. I would have to agree that it seems like surgery is definitely in your future; unless of course there is a way to tighten up the tendons without surgery.

Stay strong Connor, and keep us posted on your recovery.

Jonesy

]]> By: Connor H http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/a-little-lateral-dislocation-of-the-patella-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-1545 Connor H Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:36:50 +0000 http://keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=16#comment-1545 Yea Knee dislocations are one of the most painfull things i have had to endure. Right im only 13 and ive seen all your comments and i dislocated my left knee for the second time last week. I also done my right knee last year. Taking into consideration im only 13 and ive dislocated my knees 3 times all up i have to say it isnt the best, im stuck at home missing out playing with my mates fun eh? I am pretty sure i am in the early stages of athrits in my left knee already and being a hockey goalie doesnt help with the crouching and such. My recent knee dislocation i must admit was the worst one yet. I was standing talking to a friend when an idiot came up behind me and tackled/slid into the back of my knee. The pop i heard and instantly i knew what had happened, i was lying face down on the grass with my leg stuck half way in mid air, with my kneecap to the side of my leg. With me lying on where my knee cap should be. It hurt but i had endured it 2 times before so i had to grin and bear it :) I just so love my childhood. When the ambos came all they had to do was touch my knee and it popped back in and with my knowledge that isnt good meaning the tendons are extremly loose. Surgery awaits me in the future. This is onne injury i would not wish for anyone especially young people. All the best Connor Hampson. Yea Knee dislocations are one of the most painfull things i have had to endure. Right im only 13 and ive seen all your comments and i dislocated my left knee for the second time last week. I also done my right knee last year. Taking into consideration im only 13 and ive dislocated my knees 3 times all up i have to say it isnt the best, im stuck at home missing out playing with my mates fun eh?

I am pretty sure i am in the early stages of athrits in my left knee already and being a hockey goalie doesnt help with the crouching and such.

My recent knee dislocation i must admit was the worst one yet. I was standing talking to a friend when an idiot came up behind me and tackled/slid into the back of my knee. The pop i heard and instantly i knew what had happened, i was lying face down on the grass with my leg stuck half way in mid air, with my kneecap to the side of my leg. With me lying on where my knee cap should be.
It hurt but i had endured it 2 times before so i had to grin and bear it :)
I just so love my childhood. When the ambos came all they had to do was touch my knee and it popped back in and with my knowledge that isnt good meaning the tendons are extremly loose. Surgery awaits me in the future.

This is onne injury i would not wish for anyone especially young people.

All the best Connor Hampson.

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