My knee has been bothering me for over a week now. With the elastic bandage I can at least go to work, but walking down or up stairs is really bothersome. And I have to wear it to work, what isn't exactly my kind of fun especially in that heat.
So today had the appointment with the orthopedist. I was afraid that it could be something worse like some problem with the meniscus. Didn't take long for the orthopedist to figure out that there was no problem with the meniscus. But the thing that causes me pain is that I have slight misalignment of the patella. This causes excessive strain on the muscles and that in case causes so much pain that you are barely able to use your knee at all. There isn't a quick solution like an operation for that. The only solution to solve the problem is physical therapy. But I won't be starting therapy before my vacation starts by the end of August.
Stepping stairs is still somewhat bothersome, but walking on flat surfaces isn't that bad at all. But I do regret that for me the hiking season is pretty much over. This is not only my loss but Gina's loss as well. And I do feel sorry for her, since she was having so much fun on our hikes. But being in pain for 2 week after every single hike is just not really a smart idea.
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