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Topic: right leg/knee falls inwards/to the side when i walk/put weight through it (Read 116 times)
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herts_babeuk
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Hi all - am a newbie to this so be nice  I had a riding accident in April which resulted in the top of my tibia being smashed up - i had an external fixator attached to my leg for 10 weeks and also pins in my knees for a further 4 months. The pins have now been removed and i can walk fine with one crutch. however when with the horses or just in the house, i dont use my stick/crutch and find that whenever i walk, my knee and the bottom area of my thigh and top area of my lower leg all fall inwards/to the side which means i walk weird. I have started physio sessions once every few weeks via Bupa though only have a limited amount of sessions allowed. I have an exercise bike which i have been told is good for stiffness but not really for weight distribution which is where i seem to be having the problem. Can anyone recommend any exercises and/or leg braces that would help with this? i read on this website about muscle stimulation machines - would these help if i asked the physio for it? I know that this wont be quickly resolved but i would like to be in heels again before xmas! thanks Lauren 
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dm
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I would ask your physiotherapist if it's likely that you're going to have alignment isssues because of the structural damage to your bones. I would get them to give you an exercise regimen, that's their responsibility, given the infrequency of your supervised visits at therapy, the "plan" should be a home-based therapy program with "check-ins" to evaluate progress and develop new exercises etc. You should have exercises for quads, hamstrings, calf, ankle, hip, etc to be done twice a day. You're gonna have to step up and make them set it up for you, if they've not done so. Don't leave the next appointment without exercise sheets! Tens unit could be helpful for targeted muscle atrophy, if you're having trouble reengaging the quads, etc, but only the therapist can ascertain that.
As for a brace, if the knee is that far twisted if you're putting full weight in it, you may need a structural brace with hinges on both sides. You could try a sports brace with the metal hinges in it, as an experiment, since they're not very expensive, and if it helps, look into seeing if a custom brace will be needed long term. Again. your OS and therapist are the best sources of input on the topic and if it would be a good temporary or permanent aid.
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multiple arthroscopies 2/00,3/01,6/01,1/03 and now 12/07. chondromalacia, severe medial joint space narrowing following 3 partial menisectomies, chronic pain problems, kneecap problems much worse
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maryc
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Hi Lauren - welcome. Like dm says - make sure you get an exercise sheet from your PT - also look on the information Hub - upper right hand side and go to knee rehabilition - there are some exercises there you can discuss with your PT. I like the site cyberpt.com - they have excellant videos of all their exercises. I too developed a tendency to bend inward my PT had be do extra side leg lifts and side steps with a theraband. I also got some sneakers that were designed for over pronating. Sending healing rays your way
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8/4/07 fell 8/5 diagnosed TPF 8/6 surgery plate and 6 screws 8/12 out of hospital NWM 8/21 staples removed 9/18 OS appt - WBAT with crutches 10/10 - WBAT with cane 10/27 - back to work w/cane 12/26 - no cane, slight limp when tired 1/25/08 - released from PT, no limp 2/3/09 - Released by OS
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