Comments on: My dislocation of the patella – physiotherpay and beyond http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/ 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: Jonesy http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2813 Jonesy Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:26:53 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2813 Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story; and what a story it is! Wow, that is a lot of 'cl' tearing. =]. You definitely sound like you have your hands full with your recovery, but that seems to be expected with the amount of damage you have sustained. That being said, your mental state is in the right place. Compartmentalizing your recovery into 24hour chunks will definitely keep the stress down. Focus on what you can do for your recovery today. What progress can you make that will keep you moving forward. If all we do is sit and complain about our current situation then we will never move forward; we are ensuring that we will keep staying where we are and thus allow us to feel justified in continuimg our complaining. A vicious self propelled circle that leads to nowhere. Definitely not the place we want to be when we are trying to get better. All the best with your recovery Sarah, I am glad mine and the other people's similar experiences have been able to provide you with some hope about your current situation. Stay strong and stay focused. Cheers, Jonesy Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story; and what a story it is! Wow, that is a lot of ‘cl’ tearing. =]. You definitely sound like you have your hands full with your recovery, but that seems to be expected with the amount of damage you have sustained. That being said, your mental state is in the right place. Compartmentalizing your recovery into 24hour chunks will definitely keep the stress down. Focus on what you can do for your recovery today. What progress can you make that will keep you moving forward. If all we do is sit and complain about our current situation then we will never move forward; we are ensuring that we will keep staying where we are and thus allow us to feel justified in continuimg our complaining. A vicious self propelled circle that leads to nowhere. Definitely not the place we want to be when we are trying to get better.

All the best with your recovery Sarah, I am glad mine and the other people’s similar experiences have been able to provide you with some hope about your current situation. Stay strong and stay focused.

Cheers,
Jonesy

]]> By: mariam http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2809 mariam Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:10:16 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2809 hi, ive dislocated my patella... had to have surgery and everything. got my cast of 2day. my leg feels so light. i cnt move it that much...very frustrating. my pysiotherapy is next week. in the mean time i dont know what do to. my leg feels like its gna fall of. i dont know how long its going to take. =( hi,

ive dislocated my patella… had to have surgery and everything. got my cast of 2day. my leg feels so light. i cnt move it that much…very frustrating. my pysiotherapy is next week. in the mean time i dont know what do to. my leg feels like its gna fall of. i dont know how long its going to take. =(

]]> By: Sarah Denney http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2654 Sarah Denney Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:29:32 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2654 Hi, I was out walking my dog 6 weeks ago and tripped over a branch in a meadow. As I fell my left leg snapped forward and I dislocated my knee, fractured my tibial plateau. tore acl,pcl,mcl,lcl ligaments. Didn't feel pain as I fell. My sister screamed behind me arrgghhh your leg. I looked round and my leg had snapped the wrong way. I didn't know if I was going to pass out or be sick. I turned over and my leg just flopped onto the ground and the pain hit me. Waited for what seemed like forever for the ambulance but it was only a few minutes. They gave me morphine then went to A&E had painful x-rays and told me how serious this injury was but I was lucky not to lose my leg as 40% of people with this injury do!!!!! just for tripping over a branch!! Was in hospital for 2 weeks, has knee reduced and in plaster from toes to thigh, had MRI and CT scans then had an operation to pin my knee and repair my meniscus ligament and had an external fixator in for 4 weeks. This was taken out last Friday and I now have a leg brace on and am waiting for physio. I have been told that I will not walk unaided for over 12 months and that I will probably have a permanent limp and will need a knee replcement by the time im 50!! Im 36 now. I have been doing leg raises and calf stretches at home while waiting for physio but can not move my knee much as it feels so tight. If I can not get much more movement in my knee may need an operation and down the line may need my cruciate ligaments reconstructed. Have been off work for 6 weeks and will probably be off another 3 months if not more. I am trying to be positive and work hard to get the knee bending but like others my trust has gone in my knee and worry that this will happen again. I have been frustrated a lot and couldn't stop crying but the past week I have turned a corner and just need to try and take it a day at a time and keep up with my excercises until the really hard work of physio starts. This site has inspired me and hopefully the future will bring more positive thoughts and I can stay focused on my recovery. Cheers, Sarah xx Hi, I was out walking my dog 6 weeks ago and tripped over a branch in a meadow. As I fell my left leg snapped forward and I dislocated my knee, fractured my tibial plateau. tore acl,pcl,mcl,lcl ligaments. Didn’t feel pain as I fell. My sister screamed behind me arrgghhh your leg. I looked round and my leg had snapped the wrong way. I didn’t know if I was going to pass out or be sick. I turned over and my leg just flopped onto the ground and the pain hit me.
Waited for what seemed like forever for the ambulance but it was only a few minutes. They gave me morphine then went to A&E had painful x-rays and told me how serious this injury was but I was lucky not to lose my leg as 40% of people with this injury do!!!!! just for tripping over a branch!!

Was in hospital for 2 weeks, has knee reduced and in plaster from toes to thigh, had MRI and CT scans then had an operation to pin my knee and repair my meniscus ligament and had an external fixator in for 4 weeks. This was taken out last Friday and I now have a leg brace on and am waiting for physio.
I have been told that I will not walk unaided for over 12 months and that I will probably have a permanent limp and will need a knee replcement by the time im 50!! Im 36 now.
I have been doing leg raises and calf stretches at home while waiting for physio but can not move my knee much as it feels so tight. If I can not get much more movement in my knee may need an operation and down the line may need my cruciate ligaments reconstructed.
Have been off work for 6 weeks and will probably be off another 3 months if not more.
I am trying to be positive and work hard to get the knee bending but like others my trust has gone in my knee and worry that this will happen again.

I have been frustrated a lot and couldn’t stop crying but the past week I have turned a corner and just need to try and take it a day at a time and keep up with my excercises until the really hard work of physio starts.

This site has inspired me and hopefully the future will bring more positive thoughts and I can stay focused on my recovery.

Cheers,
Sarah xx

]]> By: Jonesy http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2451 Jonesy Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:37:34 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2451 Hi Kerry, Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I can fully relate to how you are feeling, as I am sure most of the people that have posted on this topic can; you are not alone in your recovery. The physical recovery is often quicker than the emotional recovery. Having confidence in your own body takes awhile, you just have to be a bit more patient with yourself. When you put it into context with what happen it makes sense that your body will require some time to get back up to speed. As I have mentioned here before, it took almost a year for me to really start having confidence in the way my knee moves and what activities I can and can't do with it, but I am firm believer that each of us recovers/heals differently. For you, it may not take as long, but trust me when I say that getting mad at yourself won't help the situation. =) The best advice that I can give you is this: - think positively, see yourself getting better, see yourself taking confident steps, hold your head up high and know that with each day you are getting better and stronger - continue your physio, any exercise machines should be low impact on your legs (bicycle machine or elliptical, not treadmill). If you do use the treadmill do it for walking only, not running. - incorporate water therapy, go to the pool and walk around in water that is over your hips (this will help reduce gravity but still provide some resistance to your forward movement) - don't sit for prolonged periods of time - remember to rest your leg, especially if you start noticing swelling develop - stay positive and stay focused on your goals - don't get angry! =) Hope that helps Kerry. And please keep us posted with your progress. Cheers, Jonesy Hi Kerry,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I can fully relate to how you are feeling, as I am sure most of the people that have posted on this topic can; you are not alone in your recovery.

The physical recovery is often quicker than the emotional recovery. Having confidence in your own body takes awhile, you just have to be a bit more patient with yourself. When you put it into context with what happen it makes sense that your body will require some time to get back up to speed. As I have mentioned here before, it took almost a year for me to really start having confidence in the way my knee moves and what activities I can and can’t do with it, but I am firm believer that each of us recovers/heals differently. For you, it may not take as long, but trust me when I say that getting mad at yourself won’t help the situation. =)

The best advice that I can give you is this:
- think positively, see yourself getting better, see yourself taking confident steps, hold your head up high and know that with each day you are getting better and stronger
- continue your physio, any exercise machines should be low impact on your legs (bicycle machine or elliptical, not treadmill). If you do use the treadmill do it for walking only, not running.
- incorporate water therapy, go to the pool and walk around in water that is over your hips (this will help reduce gravity but still provide some resistance to your forward movement)
- don’t sit for prolonged periods of time
- remember to rest your leg, especially if you start noticing swelling develop
- stay positive and stay focused on your goals
- don’t get angry! =)

Hope that helps Kerry.

And please keep us posted with your progress.

Cheers,
Jonesy

]]> By: Jonesy http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2450 Jonesy Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:18:22 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2450 Hi Ryan, Thanks for commenting. For me, the key to reducing the swelling was to not be on it too much, especially during the earlier stages of recovery. Also, keeping it elevated, using cold packs, and taking advil (ibuprofen), worked as well. Glad you were able to find some hope; trust me, it does get better. =) Mark Hi Ryan,

Thanks for commenting. For me, the key to reducing the swelling was to not be on it too much, especially during the earlier stages of recovery. Also, keeping it elevated, using cold packs, and taking advil (ibuprofen), worked as well.

Glad you were able to find some hope; trust me, it does get better. =)

Mark

]]> By: kerry http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2407 kerry Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:12:27 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2407 hi i dislocated my knee about 2 months ago now i was put in a cast for 11 days and was referred to physio.its been a month and abit and although physio has helped alot (walked in there with crutches came out without them) i still walk with a bend in my knee and cant do anything has restricted my alot i have totally lost my confidence!! am so angry and my confidence has dropped to an altime low i feel like ill never get better and need reassoring that i will.if there is anyone that i can have a 1-1 chat with that this has happend to and now is recoverd from it id be really grateful my email address it blazinbabe1993@msn.com thankyou x hi i dislocated my knee about 2 months ago now i was put in a cast for 11 days and was referred to physio.its been a month and abit and although physio has helped alot (walked in there with crutches came out without them) i still walk with a bend in my knee and cant do anything has restricted my alot i have totally lost my confidence!! am so angry and my confidence has dropped to an altime low i feel like ill never get better and need reassoring that i will.if there is anyone that i can have a 1-1 chat with that this has happend to and now is recoverd from it id be really grateful my email address it blazinbabe1993@msn.com thankyou x

]]> By: Ryan http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-2243 Ryan Tue, 25 May 2010 17:26:16 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-2243 Hi guys, I dislocated my kneecap while playing basketball 3 weeks ago. I am able to walk with a knee brace but there is still constant swelling at the knee... Does anyone have any tips to reduce these swelling? Anyway after reading all of your stories i feel more hopeful on my condition and hope that i do not require any surgery.. Hi guys,
I dislocated my kneecap while playing basketball 3 weeks ago. I am able to walk with a knee brace but there is still constant swelling at the knee… Does anyone have any tips to reduce these swelling?

Anyway after reading all of your stories i feel more hopeful on my condition and hope that i do not require any surgery..

]]> By: Sam http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-1953 Sam Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:09:53 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-1953 hi i was looking up physio for a dislocated knee cap because i was wanting to know what was coming in the future. i dislocated my right patella 3 times the first one i smacked it off the floor and it dislocated and i put it back in (i cheerlead) second time i planted and turned and it dislocated i put it back in, and the third time i landed my back handspring and moved to my next spot and it dislocated and i feel to the floor i was unable to push it back in. the ambulance was called i was taken to the emergency where it was still clearly dislocated (nasty) i screamed so much the securtiy guards came to see if i was mentally ill hahaha! no i was in so much pain. i was sedated and they poped it back into place. i dislocated my right patella once i did the splits and it poped out and i put it back in. its in my family history of dislocations lol. my mom dislocated her knees as a young girl like me. i was in a full leg splint for 10 days then i was using a knee brace which i still use and i dislocated it on the 12 of april. i had an appt with the orthopedict surgent and he said he dident want to do sugery because im still young (15) and very hyper mobile and hyper extend my legs when walking. i have "sloppy" knee caps on both knees and fixing it so my patella won't dislocate to the out side of the knee will not fix the problem it will only make it dislocate to the inside of my knee. so i've started physio 3 days ago and i have most of my motion back. like you i have difficultly sleeping because i like curl up, and when i go up and down the stairs i feel a shaprp pain in my patella. i really like physio and im excited to get back to my normal self. i have had laser sugery and in a week or so i start active thearpy. because i am a gymnast and a cheerleader i am very high risk for another dislocation. thank you for sharing your story it has helped to let me know what i can expect in the weeks to come, when i was reading your articles i agreed so much on everything you said. thanks so much sam hi
i was looking up physio for a dislocated knee cap because i was wanting to know what was coming in the future. i dislocated my right patella 3 times the first one i smacked it off the floor and it dislocated and i put it back in (i cheerlead) second time i planted and turned and it dislocated i put it back in, and the third time i landed my back handspring and moved to my next spot and it dislocated and i feel to the floor i was unable to push it back in. the ambulance was called i was taken to the emergency where it was still clearly dislocated (nasty) i screamed so much the securtiy guards came to see if i was mentally ill hahaha! no i was in so much pain. i was sedated and they poped it back into place. i dislocated my right patella once i did the splits and it poped out and i put it back in. its in my family history of dislocations lol. my mom dislocated her knees as a young girl like me. i was in a full leg splint for 10 days then i was using a knee brace which i still use and i dislocated it on the 12 of april. i had an appt with the orthopedict surgent and he said he dident want to do sugery because im still young (15) and very hyper mobile and hyper extend my legs when walking. i have “sloppy” knee caps on both knees and fixing it so my patella won’t dislocate to the out side of the knee will not fix the problem it will only make it dislocate to the inside of my knee. so i’ve started physio 3 days ago and i have most of my motion back. like you i have difficultly sleeping because i like curl up, and when i go up and down the stairs i feel a shaprp pain in my patella. i really like physio and im excited to get back to my normal self. i have had laser sugery and in a week or so i start active thearpy. because i am a gymnast and a cheerleader i am very high risk for another dislocation. thank you for sharing your story it has helped to let me know what i can expect in the weeks to come, when i was reading your articles i agreed so much on everything you said.

thanks so much

sam

]]> By: joyce b. http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-1843 joyce b. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:22:31 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-1843 i dislocated my patella too a month ago, and man i agree that the pain i felt was unbearable i started shouting until the ambulance came. the ambulance came after 20 minutes i felt like i was dying, my knee got numb because of the time waiting for the ambulance to get me to the hospital. im in recovery now i just finished my therapy but i;m still limping a little. and i don't know if i'll be waliking normally again. i dislocated my patella too a month ago, and man i agree that the pain i felt was unbearable i started shouting until the ambulance came. the ambulance came after 20 minutes i felt like i was dying, my knee got numb because of the time waiting for the ambulance to get me to the hospital. im in recovery now i just finished my therapy but i;m still limping a little. and i don’t know if i’ll be waliking normally again.

]]> By: Cameron Harvey http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/my-dislocation-of-the-patella-physiotherpay-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-1667 Cameron Harvey Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:15:46 +0000 http://www.keepingupwithjonesy.com/?p=34#comment-1667 hi my name is cameron harvey i am 13 years old . i dislocated my knee whilst doing parkour / free running t it happened when i was training trying to do a back flip as i landed my knee cap dislocated i fell to the floor and shouted oh my god then said call an ambulance i laid there until the ambulance came and i was taken to A&E the doctor popped it back in and my dad was with me at this time . i am currently recovering with a soft cast on my leg and in 4 weeks will be doing physio therapy hi my name is cameron harvey i am 13 years old . i dislocated my knee whilst doing parkour / free running t it happened when i was training trying to do a back flip as i landed my knee cap dislocated i fell to the floor and shouted oh my god then said call an ambulance i laid there until the ambulance came and i was taken to A&E the doctor popped it back in and my dad was with me at this time . i am currently recovering with a soft cast on my leg and in 4 weeks will be doing physio therapy

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