http://community.wddty.com/search/SearchResults.aspx?o=DateDescending&tag=osteotomy&orTags=0Search results matching tag 'osteotomy'en-USCommunityServer 2.1 (Build: 60809.935)http://community.wddty.com/forums/post/380.aspxTue, 10 Jul 2007 12:26:09 GMTe6c67f3d-bf7b-4201-a2c0-6e02384b9f98:380enewsKnee problems a few years back meant this reader had to have a femoral osteotomy - a surgical procedure where the femur (thigh bone) is cut and the bone angled differently in an attempt to improve the mechanics of the leg.&nbsp; However, her knee is now causing her trouble again.&nbsp; She is considering having a knee replacement but wants to know if there are any alternative options.&nbsp; Can readers offer any advice?<br /><br />According to John, the knee pain is a symptom of bones out of alignment.&nbsp; &ldquo;Get them back into alignment and the knee joint will feel better,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp; He recommends the following exercises:<br /><br />1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A quadriceps stretch. Stand with you back to the kitchen bench.&nbsp; Put one of your toes on the bench and then lean back.&nbsp; Repeat with the other leg.&nbsp; (You&#39;ll probably notice the leg with the knee problem has the tightest quadriceps.)<br /><br />2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Squats.&nbsp; Use small weights and stand with feet parallel.&nbsp; Bend down to a sitting position.&nbsp; Do four sets of 12 repetitions.&nbsp; (There will probably be a machine at the gym that facilitates this exercise.)<br /><br />In addition, John recommends the book Pain Free by Pete Egoscue (Bantam, 2000).&nbsp; There are a number of useful exercises outlined in his book, he says.&nbsp; He also suggests taking glucosamine supplements and increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. &nbsp;<br /><br />Chiropractor Andrew agrees with these suggestions, but recommends that you have your knee assessed by an expert in biomechanics, such as a registered chiropractor.&nbsp; &ldquo;I have personally saved many patients from the knife,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp; &ldquo;While surgery is sometimes necessary, it should be the last resort.&rdquo;<br />