"Do you have any knowledge or experience of patients suffering recurring
episodes of stiffness and pain every 4 to 5 weeks with each episode lasting 6
days or so? Between episodes the knee reverts to it's normal pain free
function.
I have been tested by my GP for blood tests, X ray and MRI scan without any
diagnosis and I am awaiting a consultation with a rheumatologist.
The knee in question has had 3 operations including, Roux- Goldthwait
procedure, Patellectomy and 7 years ago, Distal realignment (Mr N P Thomas
retired).
The episodes of stiffness and pain commenced 3 years ago and occur with
consistent regularity and are increasing in intensity as the months go by. “