Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 3 Location: west yorkshire
Twisted Knee Posted: 04-10-07 15:30pm
Hi i have a question..
i twisted my knee approx 8 months ago, it
was mildly painful (not enough for
constant painkillers).and was not able to
kneel down properly as it felt like a
resistance was there, (like bending a
plastic ruler in your hand) anyway.. doc
gave me painkillers and in jan 07 sent me
for an xray on my knee as it wasnt
healing. it was still twisted in feb 07
when i jarred it again and this time i got
full motion back. when the xray came back
there was nothing abnormal except for the
fact that the doc found osteophites on my
knee and i have mild oa of the knee...my
question is.. did the jarred knee cause
the osteophites or have they been there a
few years and the twist was due to a
weakened knee?? i dont know how long
osteophites take to form and would
appreciate some help..i am 35 and not sure
if i should have oa just yet or am i nieve
on the subject...
regards alan
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matt182
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 93 Location: Australia
Posted: 04-11-07 06:58am
An exray wouldnt have picked up any soft
tissue damage such as cartilage or
ligament tears, an MRI would be better.
regards alan