That's great news!
I wonder if they'll be able to reattach your quad?
We had one other person, several years ago now, whose quad was detached, but his was caused by an aggressive PT therapist who was too rough with forcing his exercises.
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We had one other person, several years ago now, whose quad was detached, but his was caused by an aggressive PT therapist who was too rough with forcing his exercises.
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Hi @patsortho. I just read your thread. Great to hear that there was no cancer. I am assuming it was a detached quad tendon?..I had mine replaced with an allograft so hopefully that can be fixed for you.
Thank God it's not cancer! What a relief you must be feeling. Now, to get that quad attached. Hopefully, they can get you in quickly and fixed.
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Update : had genicular block under anesthesia this morning . Pain is a little better . Hss ( Hospital for Special Surgery) called shortly after . He said the big meeting about my case is next week. They are going to discuss my case in full and discuss surgical options. He said I have a very tough case. They will be using my case as research . Said I am only case this has happened to a younger patient . Not an award I want ugh! Will update after they meet and let me know .
I hope that the surgeons' discussion about your case brings up some ideas that will help you.
I'll be thinking of you and looking forward to hearing something positive - I'm hoping that so much, but probably not as much as you are.
I'll be thinking of you and looking forward to hearing something positive - I'm hoping that so much, but probably not as much as you are.
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I been having severe pain under knee cap since block . Is this normal?
I’ll tag @Jamie for you.
I don't believe the block should cause any new pain like this for you. I suggest you contact the doctor who did the block or your surgeon and let them know about it.
I'm glad the cancer reading was negative. What a relief. It sounds like you are in good hands with HSS.
I'm glad the cancer reading was negative. What a relief. It sounds like you are in good hands with HSS.
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Ok thank you . They meet next week . Can’t wait until they fix me
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Hello everyone : I was admitted into hospital from Saturday until today . My wbc was 19,000 and I was in extreme pain . They are thinking I had a reaction to the block. Xrays showed some slight loosening in my tibia . They did mri they mass grew from 5.8 cm to 7.3 cm since July . They are thinking it’s a vascular hemangioma. But at this point aren’t sure because it’s still growing . Still waiting from report from hss complicated committee
Thinking of you and hoping that the committee comes up with something to help you. I hope you're feeling a bit better. 
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This all is mind boggling to me and the doctors . I called dr yesterday for update said they meet earlier in the week and can take 2 weeks for the formal report . Ugh ! I am in so much pain I can’t take much more :(
Does HHS have an emergency room? Maybe that would get the ball rolling a bit faster. Have they given you any pain medication?
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I'm so sorry to hear you must try and wait patiently for TWO WEEKS! How frustrating....and especially since no one seems to be able to help you control your pain. My heart is with you as you wait. I pray these doctors can put the entire puzzle together for you and start to get things fixed. (((HUGS)))
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