Knee Problems

[EBondo 233]

So yesterday, I took another knee-to-knee hit. Left knee though this time, and my mom is almost 100% sure I pulled a tendon in my knee. How long til I play again, or should be starting to play again?

It hurts really bad, and I just want to know IF I can practice tomorrow...

[CHIEF22 0]

Not to sound like a dick but if your mom is not a doctor, you might want to go see one.

[EBondo 233]

Yes, I know. I think I should be going to see one in the coming days, but my mom has had serious knee problems throughout her whole life, so I was going by what she said for now.

It's been almost 24 hours since the injury occured, and I still have significant pain when trying to walk and/or climb stairs at my school. Should I be worried?

[Chadd 916]

Yes, I know. I think I should be going to see one in the coming days, but my mom has had serious knee problems throughout her whole life, so I was going by what she said for now.

It's been almost 24 hours since the injury occured, and I still have significant pain when trying to walk and/or climb stairs at my school. Should I be worried?

Yes, go see a doctor right away.

[EBondo 233]

Okay. I will see what I can do. This is the 2nd time I have hurt this knee this season. The first was on a stick-to-knee two hander. I have very weak knees, and this is the 2nd time I have been involved in a knee-to-knee hit, the first one being last season, and it resulted in a dislocated patella, but on my left knee. This time was the left knee.

Should I rest the knee tomorrow, and not practice? Or take a light skate? Or just let the doctors tell me?

And also, I think I may start to wear a brace, on both knees. Is this a good idea?

[Chadd 916]

You should see a doctor today, if you can't see your normal doctor, find an urgent care facility or an emergency room if you can't find any other place that can treat you within the next 24 hours.

[EBondo 233]

And if neither of those are possible?

[Chadd 916]

And if neither of those are possible?

Those are the only options that will help you. anything else could make your problem worse or harder to treat if you ever do see a doc.

[EBondo 233]

Okay. I'll call my mother when I get home from school today to see if she can schedule anything. Thanks again Chadd.

Any word though on if I can play tomorrow in practice? Or should i let the doctor handle that?

[LegoDoom 0]

It should be real easy to tell if there is something very wrong in your knee. A significant amount of pain and your knee giving are tell tale signs. If you're experiencing either of those things, let a doctor tell you when to get back on the ice.

[EBondo 233]

It should be real easy to tell if there is something very wrong in your knee.  A significant amount of pain and your knee giving are tell tale signs.  If you're experiencing either of those things, let a doctor tell you when to get back on the ice.

My left knee has given out on me a few times today. But my right one, the knee I injured back in January, still gives out of on me time to time.

[Chadd 916]

It should be real easy to tell if there is something very wrong in your knee.  A significant amount of pain and your knee giving are tell tale signs.  If you're experiencing either of those things, let a doctor tell you when to get back on the ice.

My left knee has given out on me a few times today. But my right one, the knee I injured back in January, still gives out of on me time to time.

A good doctor or rehabilitation specialist can often give you excercises that will help strengthen problem areas.

[SR27 0]

I don´t want to scare you but do what Chadd or Lego said. A teammate had something similar happen to him. He collided and had a knee to knee. Had severe pain the first moment but then it got less and he could even walk almost normally and without pain after a couple of days he then somehow slipped because his knee was unstable and eventually he went to the hospital. It happened to be a torn CL initially which caused the instability and when he fell the second time he also ripped his meniscus and a ligament. He was out of hockey for 8 months. I myself had two knee surgeries already because of ruptures of the meniscus (spelling?) in both knees and I had big time pain the whole time because a little piece that was ripped slipped under the kneecap. So maybe this could have happend to you as well. Anyway..... what I´m trying to tell you is that if you have a history of bad knees you should have a doctor look at it asap. If anything, your knees are not the thing to take chances with.

[EBondo 233]

Yeah, I had a sheet with some exercises to do at home from my rehabilitation trainer/doctor, and I did them, and they really did not work, I did them for quite some time after rehab was not needed anymore, but it never did anything.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

First off, if you're on an HMO, you will have to see your primary care physician. At best, you'll get an x-ray. Odds are nothing is broken, so they will prescribe anti-inflamatories and ask you to come back in 2 to 4 weeks (and tell you to stay off of it). If after that time you still have issues, they will send you to a ortho. They'll decide if it warrants an MRI to see if something serious is torn.

If you need an MRI it'll take a week or so to get the authorization. Then, you'll see how long it takes to get a machine, then how long it will take to get it developed and read/interpreted, etc.

It's this kind of crap that gives HMO's a bad name. Expect 3 to 6 weeks minimum before you even know if there's an issue or not if you end up going that route. If you need surgery, then you're just hosed.

[J-Shera 0]

You wana check if you tore something, do the skate drag. Hurts like a bitch but its a good sign. Ive had problems for probably 4 years with my knees, surgery, huge knee braces, rehan, retirement if you want to call it that. it sucks. See a doc as soon as possible, perferably a specialist.

[Project824 0]

You wana check if you tore something, do the skate drag. Hurts like a bitch but its a good sign. Ive had problems for probably 4 years with my knees, surgery, huge knee braces, rehan, retirement if you want to call it that. it sucks. See a doc as soon as possible, perferably a specialist.

Definitely DON'T do that. If it hurts there might be something torn, and there something is definitely wrong. You might get lucky and not make the injury worse. But if it doesn't hurt, that certainly doesn't mean there is nothing wrong. See a doctor or an athletic trainer ASAP.

This is the problem with a lot of youth hockey - there is very little medical knowledge present at games and practices. Yes, they cost money, but an athletic trainer or even certified EMT could have assessed this injury and pointed you towards the right doctor already. It's much better than not knowing.

Parents and coaches (and the average person on this board) will end up spending thousands of dollars on top of the line sticks, skates and equipment, of which very few of us really need. Does that 12 year old really need to be holding $200 in composites that he'll never be strong enough to flex or skate well enough to put himself in a position to shoot? Does he need a pair of $400 skates custom molded when he can barely pivot correctly? No, but his parents can afford it, and that's fine. Well how about his health? Forget this day and age of liability, put your investment priorities in order.

[J-Shera 0]

You wana check if you tore something, do the skate drag. Hurts like a bitch but its a good sign. Ive had problems for probably 4 years with my knees, surgery, huge knee braces, rehan, retirement if you want to call it that. it sucks. See a doc as soon as possible, perferably a specialist.

Definitely DON'T do that. If it hurts there might be something torn, and there something is definitely wrong. You might get lucky and not make the injury worse. But if it doesn't hurt, that certainly doesn't mean there is nothing wrong. See a doctor or an athletic trainer ASAP.

This is the problem with a lot of youth hockey - there is very little medical knowledge present at games and practices. Yes, they cost money, but an athletic trainer or even certified EMT could have assessed this injury and pointed you towards the right doctor already. It's much better than not knowing.

Parents and coaches (and the average person on this board) will end up spending thousands of dollars on top of the line sticks, skates and equipment, of which very few of us really need. Does that 12 year old really need to be holding $200 in composites that he'll never be strong enough to flex or skate well enough to put himself in a position to shoot? Does he need a pair of $400 skates custom molded when he can barely pivot correctly? No, but his parents can afford it, and that's fine. Well how about his health? Forget this day and age of liability, put your investment priorities in order.

Let me re-phrase that. During the game, try the skate drag, if it hurts then theres deffnetly something major. If theres any pain while putting presure on it, take a break. dont go back out if the pain continues. When you got hit knee to knee, was there a "popping sensation" like the knee was moving side to side? Or did it feel like you hyper extendid it? The "popping" allmost garentees atleast a sprain mcl, acl, etc. Also you should be icing 15 minutes on, and 15 minutes of while keeping your leg elivated. If been threw these talks a hundred times from sports medicine doctors. orthopedic sergeons and even the Saskatchewan roughrider(CFL) and Regina Pats/Moose Jaw Warriors(WHL) team doctor.

[EBondo 233]

I went to the doctor's last night.

Final Diagnosis was less than I expected, which is good. Just an internal bruise on the back of the knee. No torn ligaments, no torn cartilage, which is what was feared. I have to wear a brace though for the first few times I play, and if that is comfortable and not restricting me, then I will keep the brace and get another one for my right knee. I'm taking off tonight (father's choice), and I'll be back on the ice for this weekend's games.

1000th post...where's my prize B)

[RadioGaGa 162]

1000th post...where's my prize B)

I think that diagnosis is your prize.....;)

[EBondo 233]

Ah yes, good decision. Just as good as any Synergy II or SL SuperLight schmookie Level 23 stick