Cruciate ligaments :

knee popping - - Posted by fireant76c (fireant76c), 24 February 2003

i had surgery over a year ago and now i am playing sports again i have this sound that comes from my knee it doesn't hurt it is a popping sound and sort of a grinding feeling should i be concerened and should i wear a knee sleeve when i play i am playing without one now any information is greatly appreciated
Posted by Netty (Netty), 25 February 2003

Hi there,
I have just started playing sports again after having 3 recons done, the last one was 12 months ago.
The popping is sometimes when the knee isnt in the right alignment and the noise usually comes from the actual knee cap clicking on the bones. Im no doctor so you should just get a check up and see what they say.
I bought myself a good Donjoy hinged brace to play in and although its a bit restrictive it gives me heaps of confidence and I know the knee cant be bent to the extremes anymore. My knee is still really unstable though, so I need to wear it or I couldnt even thinnk about playing if I didnt have it. You need to be careful that your knee isnt unstable or all the movement can start to damage your cartlidge. Best to see an OS again I think. Take care, Netty
Posted by fireant76c (fireant76c), 26 February 2003

my knee isn't unstable it just feels funny when it grinds and pops like that i am runnung and lifting weights again i have squatted as much as 525 pounds since surgery so i really don't think it is unstable my question is does the noise always point in the direction of having further damage
Posted by Netty (Netty), 26 February 2003

Lots of people live their lives with crunchy knee and get along fine. I would think that the only damage it can do is lead to the cartlidge breaking up or arthritis. Glad your knee is so stable , Netty
Posted by fireant76c (fireant76c), 27 February 2003

had a pretty big set back last night you see i play indoor footbaal arena football and we started practice about 2 weeks ago i have been practicing good not much  pain my knee was actually feeling really good well about two days ago cold weather moved in and now my knee is so stiff and feels tight to bend could it be the weather or do i need to quit football
Posted by Netty (Netty), 27 February 2003

Hi, I dont know the medicall term for it but I often hear people who have arthritis saying how their joints ache a lot when cold weather settles in. Some say their joints ache when it going to rain. Maybe as you've had the crunchy problem for so long, it might be arthritis. Other than that the joint can get that stiff if fluid builds up in there, so you better see a doctor and find out what it is. An MRI would tell you if its arthritis. By seeing a doc you will know whats going on. You dont have to agree to any procedures but it would be good to see what they say. Hope it all settles down for you. Netty
Posted by fireant76c (fireant76c), 28 February 2003

well i have made my decision i am going to stick with it i am only 25 years old and the colder weather has moved out and it does not fell that bad there is a little bit of swelling on the outside of my knee but i think that is what is making it fell stiff
well thanks for the help i will check for everyones response and see if they think i should continue to play football

Posted by Netty (Netty), 3 March 2003

The swelling will make it feel tight but I dont think it would make it crunchy.
As for trying to play sports, heres my story for this weekend. After waiting for almost 3 years to get back to my sports I started playing again 5 months ago (tennis and softball). This weekend I went to the city to play a big softball tournament and I've done something to the medial lig in my good leg (blast). I did it while just warming up but I tried to play and lasted 3 games and then I couldnt hardly walk so I had to sit off for the next day. I think its because Ive put so much pressure on my good leg for so long that its now weak. Anyway, I hope you can get back to your sport but it can be a frustrating road.  Netty
Posted by fireant76c (fireant76c), 4 March 2003

well i went to practice again last night and i practiced without my knee sleeve it fells alot better when i practice without the sleeve no swelling and it really feels good this morning i am really happy today
thanks for listening to me and for the personal advice

Posted by Netty (Netty), 4 March 2003

Your very welcome and its great to hear someone is having a bit of success, I wish you all the best. Netty

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