Should I Talk to a Surgeon?? Posted: 09-04-07 05:32am
My right knee hyper-extends very easily.
and gets very stiff after a workout or
playing sports. I am not in extreme pain
but feel like there is pressure on my knee
at all times. I have had several series of
X-Rays taken and two MRI's done but the
doctors cannot find anything wrong. Should
I consult an orthoscopic surgeon to
discuss getting the knee scoped???
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 09-13-07 05:32am
Dear me, no, I would not recommend seeking
surgery if you have no need of it. I
mean, maybe you want to see a specialist
just to understand the anatomy of what's
going on ... hyperextension is more of a
muscular thing than anything, from what I
know. It might help also to consult a
physical therapist. Those I've known are
wonderfully adept at SEEING the body and
recommending exercises to bring it back
into alignment. Or a Pilates / yoga
instructor could help you, as well.
Have you considered strengthening the
front and side muscles of the leg and shin
that support the knee?
