Knee Problems - lateral release / medial reefing

[Kevin Lutz]

I started to have knee problems back in April and had to stop riding. I just started light riding
again, but knee pain is resuming. I've been working with an Orthopaedic Surgeon and P.T. the whole
time. They are now recommending a lateral release and medial reefing to bring my knee cap back into
alignment.

I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has undergone this surgery (good or bad).

Thanks, Kevin

 

[Clydesdalemtb]

Kevin Lutz wrote:
> I started to have knee problems back in April and had to stop riding. I just started light riding
> again, but knee pain is resuming. I've been working with an Orthopaedic Surgeon and P.T. the whole
> time. They are now recommending a lateral release and medial reefing to bring my knee cap back
> into alignment.
>
> I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has undergone this surgery (good or bad).

Been there done that... http://www.shavings.net/kneescope.htm GREAT results this last time
around. 14 Mos post-op and I'm better than I have been for the past 10 years. turned in m
handicapped placcards and everything, dont need them an more. stairs are still rough, but getting
better all the time.

 

[Craig Brossman]

"Kevin Lutz" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> I started to have knee problems back in April and had to stop riding. I just started light riding
> again, but knee pain is resuming. I've been working with an Orthopaedic Surgeon and P.T. the whole
> time. They are now recommending a lateral release and medial reefing to bring my knee cap
back
> into alignment.
>
> I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has undergone this surgery (good or bad).
>
> Thanks, Kevin
>
I was in the same situation last spring. Since we were coming into biking season (and I had spent my
previous summer building a house and NOT riding) my doctor and I decided to do everything we could
(non-surgical) for the summer and re-evaluate in the fall That has include Glucosimine/Condroiten,
orthodic, more leg work at the gym, lots of mtb, much less basketball, and more stretching. As long
as I keep the basketball to a reasonable level, my knee is ok. There is a lot of informaiton on line
about the lateral release, good luck.
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Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado