Patellofemoral arthritis. Scope/ MUA. Any advice?
I, 58F slipped on ice mid January (12’ish weeks ago) and dislocated my patella.
I had the full range of X-rays, Ct scans, MRI
All of which showed various ligament strains and severe swelling bruising and severe PF oestoarthritis. My Flexion/ extension was stuck at about 20 degrees. Quads shut down.
After 8 weeks I was cleared to start physio after so, for about 3 weeks I have been doing aggressive physio- trying to get quads to reactivate and gain some range of motion.
I have some quad activation back but still can’t do a straight leg raise, extension about 5 degrees, flexion still only about 45 degrees (on a good day), and I still need crutches to walk. It appears that my injuries are not matching my imaging,so now the orthopedic surgeon has decided to scope it, remove what they’re assuming is a build up of scar tissue, and do a MUA.
I had a scope done and meniscus/ cartilage removed about 30 years ago (likely the reason for arthritis now). I’m really quite terrified- especially since the surgeon has said it might not work at all. what do I need to know?? (From Canada)