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RE: [RC] Knee injury - Kristen A FisherI would totally agree with Dr Q's assessment. I had a similar thing happen about 3 times over the course of a year; it would hurt like all hell broke loose for about 2 mins, then just be sore for about a week even with ice and elevation. Finally the 4th time, the excruciating initial pain did not go away and I was not able to walk on it [went to the ER]. LSS, it was a torn medial meniscus [and probably collateral ligament damage to, for which there is little treatment but rest]. I had to have surgery to repair the meniscus. I do have individual health insurance and it still cost me a bundle. I did read in the course of my research that you can live with this injury without getting it repaired [used to be called a "trick knee"] but not sure I would advise that. However, it took over a year from the first incident until the one needing surgery so that may give you enough time to get on insurance. I can give you $$ amounts on MRIs and stuff if you need them, I still have the big fat file. Kristen in TX -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bruce Weary DC Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:49 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Knee injury Carla-- Your description is very suspicious of medial meniscus damage and possibly medial collateral ligament strain/tearing. Bite the bullet, see a good orthopedist, likely get an MRI and go from there. It's much better to get attention sooner than later. Ongoing inflammation in the joint causes ongoing damage until it is arrested. Ice, light activity, no exercise or riding (ARRGGH!) until you see the doctor. Don't make me come to your house and put you over my knee. Dr Q =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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