Jump to content
RemedySpot.com

Re: Knee Cap Rotation

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

Hi Jim,

 

I'm not sure what you mean by knee cap rotation.

 

I had an issue with the knee cap slipping out to the side (subluxation) due to

weakness and foot/ankle imbalance.  Had surgery to correct it.  Is that what you

mean?

 

Quad muscles are needed to hold the knee cap in place.  If you're experiencing

quad weakness (especially the vastus medialis) it can cause the knee cap to

track (and wear) incorrectly.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hello Jim,

I had many years of probs with my knee dislocating. In 2000 I had patella

realignment (stabilized it), in Nov, 07 I had the knee fused, in July 09 I had

an amputation above the knee with no regrets.

Jill C

Link to comment
Share on other sites

That's what my knee cap does.....and it hurts like hell!to

What do besides surgery?............

Geri

Hi Jim,

I'm not sure what you mean by knee cap rotation.

I had an issue with the knee cap slipping out to the side (subluxation) due to

weakness and foot/ankle imbalance. Had surgery to correct it. Is that what you

mean?

Quad muscles are needed to hold the knee cap in place. If you're experiencing

quad weakness (especially the vastus medialis) it can cause the knee cap to

track (and wear) incorrectly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi Geri,

 

The vastus medialis oblique muscle (VMO) is located on the inside of the thigh. 

When you straighten your leg and tighten the muscles, there's a quad muscle on

the outside and one on the inside near the knee.  It's that inside muscle near

the knee that needs to be strong to stabilize the knee cap.

 

I would suggest PT, but for you I believe you said it wasn't an option.  An

alternative is to ask your doctor for a few exercises you can do at home

 

Also, you can look online for VMO strengthening exercises.  Some of the

exercises don't require any movement, just tightening (isometic).  You just have

to be careful, since it's easy to damage the knee with improper exercising.

 

PT advice is best, even if you just go once or twice to have them show you the

exercises in person, that would help.

 

I've done VMO rehab off and on for over 20 years.  The most successful exercise

for me was an exercise on the leg extension machine that a personal trainer

taught me.  The machine where I could raise each leg separately was the best,

so each leg got equally worked, no compensating. 

 

Here's the exercise I did:  Sit at the extension machine, then using lightest

weight, fully extend leg and hold it a couple of seconds, then slowly lower leg

down 30 degrees (not the full range of motion-just 30 degrees-very important to

protect knee cap), then fully extend again.  When fully extended, squeeze quad

muscles tightly for a couple of seconds, repeat exercise.  Down slowly to 30

degrees, back up, squeeze.

 

Two sets of 15-20, twice a week.  That's what I did for many years and it

helped.  Can't do it anymore and I've had an increase in problems with the knee

as a result, i.e. overextending, feeling of giving out, increased pain, etc. 

For me, trying to keep the VMO strong was definitely beneficial when I could do

it..

 

I suppose it's possible to do this same exercise at home, sitting in a

supportive chair, using no weight.  The key is squeezing tightly when fully

extended.

 

There are also knee braces that can help.

 

Ask your doctor, if you can.

 

to hold the knee cap in place. If you're experiencing quad weakness (especially

the vastus medialis) it can cause the knee cap to track (and wear) incorrectly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hello ,

Thanks for all the information. The doctor said my knee cap had rotated, but you

explain the mechanism much more clearly along with the proper medical

vocabulary. This doc isn't big on PT, which is strange because when he cut my

knee five years ago, he insisted that I go. It really helped a lot!

Jim

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi there Jim,

Oh yeah my daughter, when she was 16 had to have surgery for her kneecap for not

staying in place,  Then a year later the other one.  The surgeon, yep CMT

related for sure.  He had to work on her muscles around the patella to help it

stay in place.  She is 29 now, two kids, and a two story house, and I sure do

wish she would excersize to keep those muscles strong.

Elaine

Elaine 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...