over a year ago i had a lateral release done on my knee, now its starting to hurt again, i went for a second opinion on what can be done to fix this and theres only one solution, its called a "Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Fulkerson Osteotomy" Ive tried doing some research on this procedure and i havent found much. Basically what it is, is that they cut my tibial bone in half and re-attatch them to my knee so that the placement is no longer crocked and there isnt any stress left. The doc said its a 99% fix in all patients with this problem. Im just curious to see if anyone else has had this done, or know anyone who has, any info would be great. thanks!
Ohh by the way im only 22 and in perfect health and weight.
2007-01-09 23:44:19 · 2 answers · asked by sassy2sloppy 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
whats the down time?
2007-01-09 23:53:01 · update #1
Hey girl. I'm 13 now and I had a lateral release when I was 11. I haven't heard of the surgery you are going to have but if it's 99% effective then I would probably have it done. I would get a second opinion though. I hope all goes well for you. Hey do you know anyone who has had back surgery? I'll probably have to have a rod put in my back to hold my spine up straight because I have scoliosis. I wanted to ask you because I wanted to talk to people who have had it. Fat chance I know. lol. Well best of luck to you! Hope you have a fast recovery if and when you have the surgery!
2007-01-10 04:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had that done.
I have heard of that procedure and it does work.
Good Luck.
2007-01-10 07:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋