Wellness

[theresa]

Has anyone had success using one one of these braces for osteoarthritis and degenerative meniscus tears?  Drs saying my knee is not ready for a TKR

[Shelbelle]

I have not had any luck with any knee braces. I had torn meniscus surgery, piece of cake, but now I am still living with the arthritis in there, I have gotten the knee gel shots , and it does seem to help. I am also not a candidate for replacement. 

[Desertdi]

[theresa]

Are you using this unloader knee brace (the one with the photo) @Desertdi 

[theresa]

@Shelbelle sounds like me.  Went to multiple Drs all said my knee is not ready or a TKR. Right now I'm trying the brace and started meloxicam.  Had 3 gel shots and 1 cortisone shot.  Not much more to do at this point.  How are you managing your pain?

[Desertdi]

@theresa 

No...I only posted the picture.

[theresa]

@Desertdi that's very similar to the one I was given to try.  I thought you knew about it because you were spot on.

[We rescue cats]

I had the 3 shots for my knee, it's been 6 weeks, 3 weeks of shots and 3 weeks of prayers. So this week I've had a couple semi-painfree days, though it was still uncomfortable. I have a sleeve that I wear, which along with ice it is pretty good. But I've yet to have a day that I can go up or down stairs without an assistance of a cane or banister. 

[theresa]

@We rescue cats I feel your pain.  I've had my knee scoped 3 x torn meniscus.  The 1st surgery was not successful the surgeon missed a tear that made matters worse.  I needed to seek a 2nd opinion but due to the multiple scopes now I have developed osteoarthritis and another degenerative meniscus tear.  I had 3 gel shots in May last week a cortisone shot now trying wearing this brace.  One Ortho said my IT Band may be inflamed so I'm considering getting an IT Band injection but or now I'll wait to see how the brace and recent injection helps.  I'm not a medication person so I'm trying meloxicam but it's only been 4 days taking it.  Dr said my knee is not ready or TKR.  Has your Ortho diagnose your condition recent MRI?

[CJC]

Osteoarthritis and knock knee here. Gel injections worked for awhile, but I'm way beyond that now. Doc had me try this knee brace at no cost with Medicare, but I returned the darn thing to therapist so she could credit Medicare. This brace has some weight. I'm petite and wearing brace felt like I was dragging an elephant along with me. Complicated to get it on leg properly. Also the bulk prevented me from wearing it under my jeans and pants. When worn over leggings it would slowly slide down my leg. Pretty useless for me. Scheduled for knee replacement in Nov.