Hi, I completely tore my ACL and partially tore my medial ligamanet as well as damage to the meniscus amongst other things. Did this skiing. I had a complete reconstruction and went back to skii...

Massage therapists, sports creams and medications are available to relieve sore, tight muscles. Before spending money, try these simple remedies at home. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes to any ar...

I have had 9 knee surgeries. The best thing I can tell you to do is do some light weight strengthening( nothing more than 5 #). Do several reps.(maybe 50 or 60 if you can) for one week, then incre...

Chondromalacia patella is a vague term. The problem generally occurs when the patella (knee cap) does not glide smothly through the femoral (thigh bone) grove (obviously the distal femur at the kn...

synovial fluid (fluid in the joints) is composed of water. The knee is a joint that relies on ligaments and muscle/tendons to keep it together. In comparison, the hip is a ball and socket joi...

Ugh I feel for ya, I've got knee problems too. But geez...You did quite a number on yours... this means that: 1) You've completely torn your ACL 2)It's kind of like a partial te...

The scar most likely will not shrink much but it can fade. Avoid the sun or use sunscreen for one. Either of these will work. I had stitches on my forehead and used vit. E oil and it isn't ...

Hi Ra, You can get a exercise bike this is great for movement,and giving a little strength. Buy a stepper. This will be slow until you get your strength. Do leg lifting,this will help to strength ...

haha wow that sucks ........maybe you should sit down and never move again........

usually ur not allowed to drve for the first 4 weeks because of getting ur pain meds under control... which leg is it? if its the right then i wouldn't drive until the brace comes off... if...

You will be on crutches after having surgery, and you may wear the brace about 2-8 weeks depending on your what your doctor orders. You will probably be on crutches after you go back to school (unl...

Swimming and water running are two classic, non-impact workouts for recovery. The water running actually involves treading water in the deep end by using a running motion. Further on in the recov...

Nothing to worry, it's a normal SOP(Safe Operation Procedure), they take all due precautions before performing and you are in safe hands. They will rule out your going into bronchospasm.

Probably have Patellar-Femoral degeneration from either lateral patellar subluxation or lateral tilt of the patella and a lateral release would be appropriate. Surgery would be an option if you hav...

You got to give it your all and hope for the best. Hopefully you've ran on it and given it a test run. I have a good friend who went through the same thing in his late 20's and he is ba...