Crappie Stalker and the Knee

Wanted to give y'all an update on the big guy. I wish it was better but it's slow going so far. They released him from the hospital Monday evening with a double dose of morphine and a referral to the bone & joint clinic. Had to wait til Thursday for the appointment and it seemed like forever for him. We were expecting them to drain it (that's what they said at the hospital) but that's not what happened with the ortho doc. They did 3 more xrays, looked at the CT scan that the hospital did and then this doc spouted off a bunch of crap that neither one of us completely understood and told him there was nothing to do but immobilize and elevate it. From the few parts I did understand, I researched online and evidently, his knee cap is dislocated. He's in a brace that goes from mid thigh down to just above the ankle. No meds prescribed for pain or anti-inflammatories. Luckily, we have the meds that were prescribed while we were in MS. Paul's a pretty tough guy, but this has really laid him low and being in pain non stop is getting to him. He has an appointment with our regular doc on Monday to try and get an explanation of exactly what the deal is. On a side note, the ortho doc is the same one he saw when a hurt his elbow at work a few years ago. Had we realized it was the same one, we would NOT have seen him. He told Paul that he didn't need to be able to fully extend his arm and would just have to live with the elbow issue. Paul went to our chiropractor after that and he was able to pop the elbow back in place in one visit. Go figure. This idiot doctor actually brought that up when we there on Thursday. When Paul told him the chiropractor fixed it, he actually said "Well, maybe you should go . . . " and then he stopped himself. What an a**. I really hate that he's getting paid. Anyway, if our regular doc thinks he needs a 2nd opinion, it will not hurt Paul's feelings a bit.

Thanks to everybody who has called, texted, sent pm's, etc. We really appreciate y'all!

I hate all of this for y'all....please go see another ortho doc somewhere and see what he thinks.

Have you tried Campbell clinic? They are top notch.

I hate those big ego docs that think they're greater than God. I'd see another orthopedic doc. Prayers sent up for y'all.

The doctor's name started with a Z. I saw him at Campbell's clinic when the railroad sent me there. He gave me a list of things I couldn't do like climb ladders, steps, gravel lots and inclines, but I was 100% able to return to work. I went to another ortho doctor. He took a trip to my work location. His reply was that he wouldn't give me a 10% to work in those conditions.

Hate that, hope he gets well soon.

I hate to hear that Vonna. Definitely go get another opinion. Sounds like this guy graduated at the bottom of his class. Tell Paul to hang in there.

Sorry to hear that, there are a lot of quack doctors out there for sure . Good luck tell Paul get well soon

Definitely see someone else. I went through this in 1989 when I blew out a knee skiing. Went to the same doc that had done wrist surgery on me in the early 80's. After 6 weeks and still no better and still in pain, I demanded another doc. Went all of 50 ft down the hall. This doc gave me 3 simple exercises for my knee and in 4 weeks I was pain free and off crutches. I know this was long V and P , but I'm saying there is a right doc for Paul and this situation. They did initially drain my knee in an emergency room and that gave me some relief. God bless and I'm still praying for you all.

Definitely see another ortho doctor. Had a ortho doctor like that before and never went back to them

Thoughts and prayers sent for him Vonna, I know that knee pain is a terrible thing to go thru, hope he gets better soon

New ortho doc for sure. Hope you get him fixed up soon.

Sounds like a trip to Memphis is in order. Prayers sent for sure

Hang tuff big guy!!!!!

get better Paul, thinking of you, Or we can cut you off at the knees and you will still be taller than K David.

Praying for you and Paul!Get rid of that doctor and get a second opinion for sure!

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Crappie Stalker

Wanted to give y'all an update on the big guy. I wish it was better but it's slow going so far. They released him from the hospital Monday evening with a double dose of morphine and a referral to the bone & joint clinic. Had to wait til Thursday for the appointment and it seemed like forever for him. We were expecting them to drain it (that's what they said at the hospital) but that's not what happened with the ortho doc. They did 3 more xrays, looked at the CT scan that the hospital did and then this doc spouted off a bunch of crap that neither one of us completely understood and told him there was nothing to do but immobilize and elevate it. From the few parts I did understand, I researched online and evidently, his knee cap is dislocated. He's in a brace that goes from mid thigh down to just above the ankle. No meds prescribed for pain or anti-inflammatories. Luckily, we have the meds that were prescribed while we were in MS. Paul's a pretty tough guy, but this has really laid him low and being in pain non stop is getting to him. He has an appointment with our regular doc on Monday to try and get an explanation of exactly what the deal is. On a side note, the ortho doc is the same one he saw when a hurt his elbow at work a few years ago. Had we realized it was the same one, we would NOT have seen him. He told Paul that he didn't need to be able to fully extend his arm and would just have to live with the elbow issue. Paul went to our chiropractor after that and he was able to pop the elbow back in place in one visit. Go figure. This idiot doctor actually brought that up when we there on Thursday. When Paul told him the chiropractor fixed it, he actually said "Well, maybe you should go . . . " and then he stopped himself. What an a**. I really hate that he's getting paid. Anyway, if our regular doc thinks he needs a 2nd opinion, it will not hurt Paul's feelings a bit.

Thanks to everybody who has called, texted, sent pm's, etc. We really appreciate y'all!

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I think I know that doctor, His son owns a company in Savannah Tn? If so I pray the man finds pain so bad he can't stand it!! Then a doctor tells him to live it with it. Tell Paul I have a rope and we can go visit the doctor and make sure the old fart is hung well when we leave...:banghead Old Stone ***** his self if its him is stupid and has always been that way.Pete

The problem with Doctors...If he finishes at the top of his class...You call him a Doctor....If he finishes at the bottom of his class...You still call him a Doctor...One Husband...Lots of Doctors...I will not use one I do not feel comfortable with..Hope he gets better soon.

And still taller than Vonna also!!

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get better Paul, thinking of you, Or we can cut you off at the knees and you will still be taller than K David.

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I know all about dislocated knee caps and they do hurt, they do not heal easily and even if you are lucky and pop it back, it takes a long time to heal. Read as 3-4 months of rigid brace and 4X weekly physical therapy. First time I did not listen. Second time was much worse and I listened for a while. Third time, took 3 weeks to reduce the swelling to the point where it could be popped back into place followed by 5 months straight leg and 4x week visit for therapy. I waited that time until both the doctor and therapist said I was good to go.

That was ~30 years ago and I'm sure medicine has progressed since then but I still do my excercises religiously and have not had a problem. Get him a couple bottles of bourbon, a bucket of ice cubes a picher of cold water and make him happy. Then it wont matter if he hurts.

Hope the docs can get him fixed up fairly quick. I do recall that icing the knee really helped. bag of frozen peas, towel on knee, ice pack for 15 minutes, repeat every hour if my memory is correct. Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

i got me sum tools me and cane pole can fix him real good and cheep

Memphis Ortapedic Group on Wolf River Parkway is good also. Germantown, TN

Praying Paul gets better soon and find another doctor

How is the knee today?

Took him to our regular family doc on Monday and got a better explanation. He says it's the bursa that is inflamed and irritated. While it looks like the knee cap is "nudged" over to the outside, he says it's not actually dislocated. He gave Paul a HUGE steroid shot, oral steroids and a stronger pain pill prescription. It has definitely helped. He can actually bend the knee a bit, the swelling has gone down a lot and the pain level is down. The doc actually said that the other medical people had just "half a**ed" his treatment. Told us if it got any worse at all to come in and don't worry about an appointment.

Yep.....the bursa is the oil sack sort of......had one do the same thing in my elbow one time

I too have recently had episodes of bursitis in each of my elbows, about three months apart. Went to the Dr and he pulled out a large syringe and proceeded to stick the needle into the bursa and draw out the fluid. I continued to do the same thing at home. Both healed fine with no lingering problems. Wonder why your Dr doesn't drain Paul's knee?

Dr Pierce at west Tn bone and joint did wonders for me. Surgery and injections.

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I too have recently had episodes of bursitis in each of my elbows, about three months apart. Went to the Dr and he pulled out a large syringe and proceeded to stick the needle into the bursa and draw out the fluid. I continued to do the same thing at home. Both healed fine with no lingering problems. Wonder why your Dr doesn't drain Paul's knee?

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We asked that same question. They were worried about a secondary infection. Plus, they said it was so inflamed and irritated they didn't know if he could stand it. He wanted them to though.

It sounds like you have a good doc seeing Paul now. Hopefully he can get him back good as new.