Re: Knee Replacment / Knee brace

[Guest guest]

Hi

 

A few weeks ago there was some activity on this topic and one email referenced a

knee brace being used as an alternative to the surgery.   My Dad is 84 and had

one knee replaced last year.   He swims and exercises 3 days a week (much

better than I do) but really has had more trouble with the other " human " knee

and does not feel he is up to another surgery.   So I am hoping to find a

support brace that might reduce the pain and instability he is experiencing.

 

I would like to look into the brace that was high lighted if someone can help

refresh my memory.

 

Thanks for your help!

From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

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Pat in Phoenix

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Hi

 

I have a knee problem which is probably going to need major reconstruction down

the track and I don't know if you can get it in the states, but the brace I use

is made by Elastoplast - Sport adjustable knee support. It has a hole for the

knee cap and straps above and below the knee and then a patella support which

straps behind the knee to the side to keep eveything supported and warm. My knee

feels like it constantly is going to give way and I find this is extremely

comfortable and easy to put on. My chiro was very impressed by it for it's ease

of use and the support it gives.

 

Cheers in Oz

From: Mr Stickel <stick924@...>

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Sent: Friday, 3 December, 2010 9:20:45 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Knee Replacment / Knee brace

 

Hi

 

A few weeks ago there was some activity on this topic and one email referenced a

knee brace being used as an alternative to the surgery.   My Dad is 84 and had

one knee replaced last year.   He swims and exercises 3 days a week (much

better than I do) but really has had more trouble with the other " human " knee

and does not feel he is up to another surgery.   So I am hoping to find a

support brace that might reduce the pain and instability he is experiencing.

 

I would like to look into the brace that was high lighted if someone can help

refresh my memory.

 

Thanks for your help!

From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

Subject: [ ] Possible to remove post?

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 4:15 PM

 

The message from " ihsbooks " appears to be a virus or trojan. Is it possible to

remove it?

Pat in Phoenix

[Guest guest]

Hi

 

I will look for the brand on line.  I was in Ausralia for work about 10 years

ago but Dad  knees were better then.

 

Thanks very much for your reply and help!

 

From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

Subject: [ ] Possible to remove post?

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 4:15 PM

 

The message from " ihsbooks " appears to be a virus or trojan. Is it possible to

remove it?

Pat in Phoenix

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Hi - you're welcome! I found the packet and the web address is

www.elastoplast.net.

 Whereabouts were you working in Oz?

 

From: Mr Stickel <stick924@...>

Cc:

Sent: Friday, 3 December, 2010 12:45:16 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Knee Replacment / Knee brace

 

Hi

 

I will look for the brand on line.  I was in Ausralia for work about 10 years

ago but Dad  knees were better then.

 

Thanks very much for your reply and help!

 

From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

Subject: [ ] Possible to remove post?

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 4:15 PM

 

The message from " ihsbooks " appears to be a virus or trojan. Is it possible to

remove it?

Pat in Phoenix

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If you click on to this site you will get the information on the Oactive knee

brace that was mentioned in a previous post.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/10/13/new-knee-brace-helps-arthritis-sufferers-\

avoid-surgery/

I also checked with my CML specialist, and he didn't see any problem with knee

replacement surgery for me, but I am going to explore other options first.

Phyllis

dx 2003

PCRU

800mg Gleevec

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> From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks again - at the time I was working for Lucent and spent time with a couple

of the Wireless Service providers Orange and others working on trying to improve

their voice quality in their wireless networks.  Virtually all my time was in

Sydney.

From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

Subject: [ ] Possible to remove post?

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 4:15 PM

 

The message from " ihsbooks " appears to be a virus or trojan. Is it possible to

remove it?

Pat in Phoenix

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thanks - good luck with the surgery.  At 84 Dad would not do it again but he

came through the 1st one ok!

From: phyld1943 <phyld1943@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Knee Replacment / Knee brace

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 11:26 PM

 

If you click on to this site you will get the information on the Oactive knee

brace that was mentioned in a previous post.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/10/13/new-knee-brace-helps-arthritis-sufferers-\

avoid-surgery/

I also checked with my CML specialist, and he didn't see any problem with knee

replacement surgery for me, but I am going to explore other options first.

Phyllis

dx 2003

PCRU

800mg Gleevec

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> From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

> Subject: [ ] Possible to remove post?

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> Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 4:15 PM

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> The message from " ihsbooks " appears to be a virus or trojan. Is it possible to

remove it?

> Pat in Phoenix

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[Guest guest]

Hi all.

I sent the message about the knee brace which insurance covers. To view it go

to www.bionicare.com. it is called Oactive by Bionicare which has merged with

VQOrthocare. You can go to wwww.orthocare.com or call toll free. VQ Orthocare

is 800-266-6969.

You can cll the Orthocare and ask a representative to send you all of the

information on the Bionicare knee brace. I saw the report on CBS news. The

report on CBS was that it was used for arthritis and to avoid knee surgery.

They claim that it helps to rebuild cartiledge. Lottie tried looking for the

CBS website to view it. Initially, she had problems, but did find it. However,

it is easier to call the company and ask a representative in your area to send

you the information.

Sandy

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> From: phoenixpat <phoenixpat@...>

> Subject: [ ] Possible to remove post?

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> Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 4:15 PM

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> The message from " ihsbooks " appears to be a virus or trojan. Is it possible to

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