Fulkersons Osteotomy Knee Surgery
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“Fulkersons Osteotomy Knee Surgery”, or anterior mobilization of the tibial tubercle knee surgery, there are many other names for this. I just had this done on my left knee on Thursday 8/30. I am a 32 year old female with a 20 year history of “knee problems”. I have had 3 surgeries on my right and now 2 on my left. I had a lateral release on May 8th that just didn’t “work”, as I dislocated 2x since that date. Thus the more aggressive surgery.Anyone out there with advice??
5 comments
Shannon
Hang in there girl! I had the Fulkersons and it was the worst three months of my life as far as recovery goes, but now two years and no dislocations later I am so glad I had it done. I had dislocated my knee over twenty times by the time I was 19 years old. I was emotionally exhausted but now minus a few little aches and pains, no more worrying about walking and dislocating my knee if I step on the ground wrong!
Amber Lueschen
I had a Fulkersons surgery done six years ago. I had been dislocating my knee for at least two years. This was the only surgery that they thought would help me. After I was done with physical therapy I felt great. I have pain in my knee now, but that is because of scar tissue built up. I also am missing parts of my knee that I was never born with. The doctor that is doing to remove my scar tissue said that it was a miracle that I could still walk and that the Fulkersons surgery is what made this possible after all the problems I had with it. Yes it is frustrating, but it is worth it in the end. I say this and I still have problems, but I went for a few years with none. I am 22 now and was very young to have that surgery done on my knee. I was only 16.
Tathra
Ive had this done just over two years now…. I’m 23 now… I still get discloacations but no where near as much as I used to. I have also had a rod put through my tibia and my legs realigned…. I know you get fed up…… but as your body settles down it does get better. a good fitness and muscle building routine targeting the muscles around your knees helps alot too. wall squats are great. they hurt and it is very hard at first but thats y you use the wall nto help support yourself…. chin up…. there is hope… there is definatley no miracle cure… but slow and steady wins the race. A good personal trainer should be able to help you and will be able to tell what your limits are…. I highly reccommend the gym and a positive attitude.
Tracey
Hi there, I don’t know much about it but my doctor has recommended I have it, from what I do know it’s a massive op, don’t they break your leg? I have read your comments and I can totally empathise I could be reading my own notes as you have exactly the same history as me. The only thing is though I have one leg shorter than the other… so not sure that even if I do have it, its the best thing for the longer term, my doc refuses to do another medial reefing as the first didn’t work. but I want to try another to see if the second one works ans if it doesn’t this will be my last resort.. my leg practically gives in every step I take, so I need some advice and your the first person I have found that has had it, can we keep in touch? it would be good to see how your going… thanks tracey
JEN
i HAD THIS SURGURY AND MY KNEE IS STILL POPPING OUT OF PLACE AND IT HURTS MORE THAN EER NOW. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT. IT IS WORTHLESS.