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egyptland

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Stiffed Knee
« on: February 10, 2019, 08:44:13 PM »

Hi
My daughter is 7 years old, she got the fame for 7 months and got 4.5 CM on her femur. now after one month of frmae removal her keen is very stiffed.

she can bend up to 130 but she can't straight the leg

is it normal after femure lengthen. how long it takes to back to normal?

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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2019, 08:59:14 PM »
How bad is the stiff knee? Maybe send a picture or provide the degrees.   Most stiff knees, when just subtle can be resolved with physical therapy over the course of some weeks to months.
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2019, 05:05:39 AM »
hi, the bending is very good she can reach 120 degree but when straight she is losing 45 degree.
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2019, 05:40:31 AM »
That is a very low degree for only 4.5cm.  What did the doctor say?
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2019, 05:52:03 AM »
doctor say it will take time  as this was in femure and we need alot of physo ...

is that true?
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2019, 06:04:23 AM »
Yes, that is true.   Maybe because she is so young.   I think in 2-3 months she will be fine. 
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2019, 07:13:22 AM »
Quote from: egyptland on February 11, 2019, 05:52:03 AM
doctor say it will take time  as this was in femure and we need alot of physo ...

is that true?
Did you take her to other doctors?
Some knee contracture will not be solved unless tendons or ligaments release surgeries are performed.
If her doctor doesn’t know much about these surgeries, better to find other experts
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2019, 08:41:31 AM »
Quote from: TemakiSushi on February 11, 2019, 07:13:22 AM
Did you take her to other doctors?
Some knee contracture will not be solved unless tendons or ligaments release surgeries are performed.
If her doctor doesn’t know much about these surgeries, better to find other experts

she only 1 month after frame removal , i knew that people takes times and they need at least 3-6 months.


is stiffed knee common with such cases.
is there any risk that it will be permanent?
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2019, 08:46:09 AM »
Quote from: egyptland on February 11, 2019, 08:41:31 AM
she only 1 month after frame removal , i knew that people takes times and they need at least 3-6 months.


is stiffed knee common with such cases.
is there any risk that it will be permanent?
The doctor should have prevented with PT during lengthening and tendon release surgeries when putting frames
Good doctors don’t let patients have such a severe contracture
45degree knee bending seems too much
Without surgery she might stay with contracture for years
Please consult a decent doctor ASAP
Poor little girl
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2019, 11:02:38 AM »
she can bend up to 120 degree but the problem with straightening the leg(extension)  she lost 45 degree .

will this make a difference .

worst case scenario if we had do do surgeory, does surgery  fixing the issue?
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2019, 12:05:37 PM »
Quote from: egyptland on February 11, 2019, 11:02:38 AM
she can bend up to 120 degree but the problem with straightening the leg(extension)  she lost 45 degree .

will this make a difference .

worst case scenario if we had do do surgeory, does surgery  fixing the issue?

See it may resolve after sometime or maybe not.
There are no experts/doctors on this forum, but suggestions that you would get from here might help you.
What did her current doctor say, can you please tell?
I would advise you to consult this case with some other doctors too( who are the experts ).
If you wouldn’t mind could you tell which country are you from, someone on this forum might be able to suggest some good docs.
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2019, 12:20:37 PM »
Quote from: egyptland on February 11, 2019, 11:02:38 AM
she can bend up to 120 degree but the problem with straightening the leg(extension)  she lost 45 degree .

will this make a difference .

worst case scenario if we had do do surgeory, does surgery  fixing the issue?

She cannot straighten her leg right?
She is not gonna be able to walk normally
Please don’t leave her like that for too long
The longer the time not treated, it’ll be harder to fix problems
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2019, 02:58:06 PM »
I recommend contacting a professional doctor RIGHT NOW. Don't hesitate on emailing or calling a doctor. Time is of the very essence.

Although it is most likely due to muscle shock, it is still a good idea to contact a world-class doctor with your daughters x-rays. I personally recommend Dr.Paley because he is one of the few pioneers of this surgery.
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2019, 06:00:50 PM »
Quote from: epikness on February 11, 2019, 02:58:06 PM
I recommend contacting a professional doctor RIGHT NOW. Don't hesitate on emailing or calling a doctor. Time is of the very essence.

Although it is most likely due to muscle shock, it is still a good idea to contact a world-class doctor with your daughters x-rays. I personally recommend Dr.Paley because he is one of the few pioneers of this surgery.

can you pls send me his email?
am at egypt
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2019, 10:23:43 PM »
Why external femur on a kid?
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« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2019, 10:26:25 PM »
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Re: Stiffed Knee
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2019, 01:50:31 AM »
Quote from: wannagrowtaller on February 12, 2019, 10:23:43 PM
Why external femur on a kid?

Probably some congenital condition relating to one of the femurs.
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