- First major sports injury at 30(F), I'm terrified and hopeless
I'm 30F, very active and fit, play second league rugby 7s. Injured left knee 2 days ago during a match due to a tackler falling dead weight right on my leg, all tests performed on field were...
13 points16 comments5 d ago
- 3 months post op MPFL reconstruction…and it wasn’t that bad.
Initially dislocated my kneecap a few years ago, and dealt with subluxations over the years (despite PT and gym) until I finally had another full dislocation a few months ago. Doc finally decided...
8 points14 comments4 d ago
- Complete MPFL tear but they won't operate because I'm 40
I had a complete patella dislocation 2 weeks ago. The kneecap was dislocated for almost 5 hours before it was reduced (put back into place) at the ER. It was the worst pain of my entire life, much...
6 points7 comments21 h ago
- Patellar Subluxation and Surgery
hi everyone, 18F here. Looking to hear from any young people about TTO and MPFL reconstructions. I’ve had numerous subluxations (some more severe than others) since about age 12, but have now been...
6 points14 comments5 d ago
- MPFL regret
Anyone is regretting mpfl reconstruction surgery? Because of Pain Not able to live life normal like before Not able to trust knee Not able to dance Not able to sit cross leg without pain Not able...
5 points1 comment18 h ago
- How do I get my range of motion back 4 weeks after injury?
What are some exercises/tips to get my range of motion better. This is the max I have at the moment 4 weeks after incident and I still have another 2 weeks to see my doctor with the MRI results...
5 points24 comments1 d ago
- Possible tendon injury
Felt a pop doing a squat 3 days ago. White line indicates the area that is inflamed. Red line area hurts Yellow area is a small lump that I've just noticed, right in the epicentre of the pain....
5 points1 comment1 d ago
- Muscle loss
Hi!! 10 weeks ago, I broke my kneecap and I’ve been in a donjoy hinged brace since. In two weeks, I’m allowed to officially discontinue my brace after 6 weeks of slowly increasing my flexion....
5 points8 comments3 d ago
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
I had an arthroscopic knee surgery with hoffa’s fat pad debridement end of September after years of dealing with the pain. My recovery has been extremely difficult and slow, definitely not going...
4 points8 comments2 d ago
- 7 weeks post TTO - kneecap getting stuck?
For those that have had a TTO: I just got off crutches and I’m going to be getting rid of the brace within the next couple of days. I notice that I still have some issues with my kneecap. When I...
4 points3 comments3 d ago