Well, the MRI results on my knee came back negative. While on the surface this appears to be “Good News” I am actually quite disappointed.
It is a difficult thing to describe, but I was really hoping that there was a definite problem that could be fixed. As it stands, I will have to make due with months and probably years of physical therapy until I heal on my own, or re-injure myself to the extent that surgery is an option.
I do not mean to come off as a hypochondriac or some massochist who loves having surgeries. But the truth of the matter is; My knee has been in terrible shape since I was 14 years old and fractured my femur (very, very badly) I was unable to walk at all for over a year and a half, and it took several more years before I could walk without a limp after that.
Since that point in time, though the leg itself has healed, the knee never really has. Both my doctor and myself were absolutely convinced that this MRI would show significant tearing in the knee tendons. But there was nothing. His diagnosis is that due to my femur fracture, there is a large amount of atrophied muscle and tendon tissue in my leg, which is resulting in my knee not being “held together” correctly. So when I hurt my knee several weeks ago, the actual issue was a dislocation and not a tear as we thought.
Sooo… It is off to the physical therapists, which as you may be able to tell, I am not too keen on. I’ve had many bouts of P.T. in my life for other injuries, and to be perfectly honest I think it’s a bunch of crap. It has never helped me in the slightest. I am a young guy, who is healthy apart from some joint problems. I do not see how it will benefit me to be stretching a oversized rubber-band 5 times with my injured knee. Have me do some real weightlifting or exercises to get the muscles into shape. Don’t patronize me with activities meant for people who are two and a half times my age with less range-of-motion.
I am really hoping that the P.T. person I get sent to this time can identify with what I am saying, and get me on a regiment that is actually helpful and not just wasting my time. If that happens I will be thrilled… But I am not holding my breath…
Disclaimer: I am fully aware this post has absolutely NOTHING to do with the topic at hand on my blog. No Nichey-ness here folks. This is just me venting and ranting about my current health situation, which I desperately needed to do. I thank you for listening to it and being supportive! – Tyler
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Hey Tyler ~ I’m sorry to hear the news! I can totally understand what you’re saying about not having a diagnosis that has a “fix.” It’s a bummer ;( *huGs* Suzanne
Thanks for the concern Suzanne.
I am going to do my best to take this lousy situation, and make the most of it! So while I am still disappointed at the results, I am hoping it is a catalyst for positive life change.