Sports Doctors?

A few months ago, I injured my knee in a martial arts competition. Audible popping noises, bent in entirely the wrong direction etc.. I went to the doctor, described the exact motion the knee went through. He said I "twisted" it and to give it two weeks rest. I've gone to this guy a few times with injuries and every single time I've been told I've twisted or strained something and to give it two weeks rest. Going back to him tends to yields the same diagnosis.

The knee is still unstable and weak now. So rather than go back this particular doctor, I'd prefer to get a second opinion off someone who specialises in sports related injuries or knee injuries. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm living in Swords, Co.Dublin if that helps, but really anyone in the Dublin or surrounding areas would be helpful.

Rogueish

Are you looking for a GP with an interest in Sports Medicine or an Orthapedic Specialist?

I'll pm you the name and contact details for an orthapedic in Dublin but you will need a GP or physio's referral letter for your appointment. Your best bet I think is to get a thorough orthapedic assessment from a qualified physiotherapist, sports rehabilitator or athletic trainer. They can advise on treatment while you are awaiting an appointment.

Just out of interest did your knee swell considerably after the injury?

AnBealBocht

A NMRI ( nuclear magnetic resonance imaging) of the knee would help in guiding intervention: physio Vs. orthopedic surgery.

Budo.Judo.Kev

we should find a good sports physio conor to sort us out. i've recently developed a bandy knee, toe and foot . we must be getting old.

N8

perhaps a prescriptive pair of dynamic (vs the old hard static) biomechanical orthotics to allow the knee move through itsproper range of motion , a physical therapist (or physio) to address any muscular and/or ligamentous damage, and a chiropractor to address any neural imbalance or proprioceptiveimbalance in the spine (especially the lumbo-pelvic area) would appear to be the way to go.........

Budo.Judo.Kev

sounds expensive.

N8

Budo.Judo.Kev wrote:

sounds expensive.

might be but hardly in comparison to surgery (and the hope it is indeed successful and nothing goes wrong), loss of work and the issue of future disabilty - depends how you value things....