i tore the soft tissue in my knee about two weeks ago and now i have to wear a brace. the doctor said at some point i had to take the brace off and start trying to walk again..... how long do i keep the brace on before i even try?
2007-12-12 11:57:13 · 4 answers · asked by Always Lovely 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
and i'm scared to try...that i'll hurt myself worse.. help??
2007-12-12 11:57:48 · update #1
By soft tissue, this might mean a torn meniscus / cartilage, which typically requires arthroscopic surgery after further testing confirms this to be the case. Strenuous activity might worsen the tearing, which does not grow back. Or, this may refer to torn ligaments, which may also require surgery.
Additional questions need to be asked for an exact diagnosis. A specialist should be examining.
2007-12-12 12:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by David the Gentleman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a lot of knee injuries and problems in my days so I know how scared and worried you must be. I never tore the soft tissues in my knees but it felt like it did. Back to the point, you should ask your doctor when you should try to walk again since he knows more then I do and you have a doctor. Now for my guess that you should take no merit in since Im not a doctor and not good with medical guesses. I would say that you shouldn't let irrational fears keep you from becoming recovered, you should adhere to rational ones though. If your knees feels like they recovered a lot since you were hurt, if your knees can support your weight without a great deal of pain, if your knees don't start ripping lol while you walk then I think you will be ok. Just try it until a real reason comes up like severe pain and shooting nervey pain pervents you. If that happens I would say go in. But more importantly you should follow up with your doctor and ask him these questions. Adios
2007-12-12 12:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by Aintitthetruth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need a physio. Since you only live in a small town, you may want to try ringing the physio department of the biggest town hospital near you. They may be able to help you over the phone or internet with strapping and exercise ideas. Good Luck!
2016-05-23 07:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to my sister not too long ago,
She went into surgery, it was called, Patella Phomoral Pain Sydrome, she was in pain for about 3 days after, but now shes fine.
Good Luck, Get Well Soon
2007-12-12 12:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋