Hello everyone,
I’m looking for some advice please.
Background - I’m mid 40’s. End of 2019 I had a fall causing a complete rupture of my quadriceps tendon and fracture to proximal pole of my patella. Had surgery next day and followed all instructions regarding physio, rest, leg brace etc etc. Flexion was difficult and worsened to the point where I had an almost fixed straight leg. Had an MUA at 5 months post injury and very extensive further physio including CPM.
I’ve ended up with about 70 degree flexion and that is it. I have steroid injections about every 4 months but realistically don’t help much. I now have OA and fibrosis to the knee.
It’s been quite limiting as I was quite active before the injury. I was also medically retired from the job I loved. I’ve read about people getting much better outcomes than I have had and sometimes wonder if I did something wrong during the recovery.
I need to speak to my GP about analgesia as I’m in constant discomfort. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen don’t touch it and although Naproxen was OK I can’t take it long term due to other health problems.
Anyone have any advice regarding what works for them and I’d be interested to hear from anyone else who has had a similar injury.
Thanks
