Pain management for knees?Hi! I used to have recurrent knee dislocations from having my tibia bones externally rotated. (I was born this way, and have a Q angle of 30 in each leg, normally it should be less than 22.) From age 8-18 I had knee dislocations once a month. I had a fulkerson TTT on each knee to fix the problem. It worked perfectly (no more dislocations!), but now I have Patellofemoral arthritis. I also have foot tendinitis and back problems which are also related to my knee problems. I am a 21 yr old full time college student with a part time job and I don't have a car, so I have to bike/walk everywhere. I can't take Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they have given me gastroenteritis in the past. I alternate between bike riding and walking, since the bike aggravates my arthritis, but walking hurts my foot. I can't decrease my activities any more than I already have. What are some other pain management suggestions? I will be very grateful!!!!
- Erwin S
special custom made orthotics that actively change and disperse the weight your knees have to bear, if you are 15 pounds over weight make moves towards a diet change to unload the knees, there is a type of shoes that when you wear the change the length of the ligaments and re-train the muscles to bear the weight easier.
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