Odd man out: Jets release Pennington Aug 8, 2008
Browns rookie linebacker Beau Bell had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage from behind his right kneecap. He is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks. (Boston Globe)
Giants hardly super in opener Aug 8, 2008
Browns rookie linebacker Beau Bell had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage from behind his right kneecap. This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NFL Notebook: Giants' road win streak (sort of) ends (Today) Aug 8, 2008
-Rookie linebacker Beau Bell had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage from behind his right kneecap. The Browns expect Bell, hurt in workouts earlier this week, to be out four to six weeks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Auburn fast tracks Savage’s knee surgery Aug 8, 2008
Antwone told The Herald on Tuesday that he though Aairon had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and dislocated kneecap. It turned out, however, in surgery, that only his ACL needed repairing. (Albany Herald)
Andy Murray wins first Masters championship Aug 5, 2008
It was something of a surprise for Murray, who has an abnormal right kneecap that causes pain and swelling. It was so worrisome that he had a medical scan at the start of the week. (WKRC.com, OH)
Cardinals' Player Wire: Injury Updates & More Aug 5, 2008
Watson probably will miss all of training camp while recovering from a fractured kneecap in the off-season. Watson is progressing well, but the medical team wants him to build the muscles around the knee. (CardinalsInsider.com)
ND vs. Opponents: OL Aug 2, 2008
Smith had successful surgery, but fractured his kneecap lifting in February, leaving Stanford with senior again listed as the starter. Senior was a Second Team All-Pac-10 selection as center-guard and will take over full-time at center for last years anchor. (IrishEyes.com)
Murray ignores sore knee to win in second-round Jul 31, 2008
"It was just some inflammation around the kneecap," Murray said. "Every time I have a scan it's always there, but at certain times of the year it gets worse when I play a lot of the matches, and also on the hard courts as well.". (WKRC.com, OH)
MORE ON SOONERS: Oklahoma team notes Jul 29, 2008
Gundy's fingers are crossed for a full recovery by Murray, who hurt his kneecap on an onside kick in the closing seconds of the Nov. 17 loss at Texas Tech. He underwent surgery and missed the rest of the season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boldin, Dockett show up for camp despite contract issues Jul 25, 2008
Watson is recovering after fracturing a kneecap when he fell off a treadmill in the offseason, Dykes injured a quadriceps while running a few weeks ago, and Beisel is recovering from what Whisenhunt called a "procedure" on his back. Watson weighed in at 323 pounds. (FOX 11, AZ)
Bomber McVeigh undergoes knee surgery Jul 17, 2008
"I never really had anything done on it, it's just flared up unfortunately, the cartilage has come off my femur - a bit of cartilage is floating under my kneecap which is causing a lot of pain. "I was filthy I must admit when it happened because I went into the MRI scan thinking it was just one of those things you've got to look after and get it done at the end of the year but unfortunately I can't continue with it. " McVeigh said he had spoken to Hird about his sudden misfortune, with the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Inspired by music and hoping to walk again Jul 5, 2008
Almost imperceptibly, his kneecap moved, shifting slightly up and down. Christopher could move his leg. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gillette man recovering after crash Jul 4, 2008
Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 12:57 PM MDT A Gillette man is recovering after shattering his kneecap in an early morning crash on Highway 59. James Harold Mitchell, 35, is scheduled to have knee surgery next week, his wife, Inez Mitchell, said Thursday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Mets' Sanchez good after liner off knee Jul 3, 2008
There was barely a mark where a line drive struck Sanchez just inches from his kneecap, and he insisted he felt accordingly healthy. "We're good," Sanchez said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Suburban Living: Sedentary life brings me to my knees Jul 3, 2008
In addition, the way women's thigh muscles interact with our knees often prevents the kneecap from moving correctly over the joint. I have both of those problems, plus a tear in the meniscus, another piece of cartilage that cushions the bones. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Davenport hurt; Wimbledon career may be over Jun 27, 2008
The MRI after the match revealed inflammation and fluid behind the kneecap. I worked hard to get ready to play here, she said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tigers' Jones credits game plan Jun 24, 2008
" Sunday's save was a microcosm of how Jones has kept going. He was toppled a Jody Gerut bouncer off the outside of his right knee, inches away from what would've been a devastating injury if it had hit his kneecap. Instead, he got up, remained in the game an induced a ground-ball double play on the next day on his way to retiring the side. Especially as a closer, though, Jones is more than simply a survivor. He's someone who has endured over the years by changing his approach to the type of... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Cabrera latest Reds shortstop to get injured Jun 22, 2008
Hairston, who suffered a fractured left thumb while stealing second base on June 9 in Florida, hoped to accelerate the start of a Minor League rehabilitation assignment, while Keppinger, who has been out with a fractured left kneecap since May 13, is already on a rehab assignment, but he isn't expected back until after the road trip ends on June 29. Gonzalez, who has been out with a compression fracture in his left knee since the early days of Spring Training, is still not considered close to... (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Health: 100,000 in U.S. undergo ACL surgery each year Jun 20, 2008
Most often, that replacement tissue is a segment of the patient's hamstring or a portion of their patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shinbone. Surgeons also can use ligaments harvested from cadavers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tiger's risky course Jun 19, 2008
He did -- despite a broken kneecap, tearing ligaments in the process. Tiger Woods can add his name and U.S. Open to the list of heroic performances. (Albany Times Union)
Medical litter: Device debris poses serious risk Jun 17, 2008
In Pamela Jones case, the scalpel blade wasnt detected until 12 years after Dr. Jeffrey D. Sabloff performed surgery in 1991 on her chronically inflamed kneecap. Between 1991 and 2003, Jones complained of pain in her thigh, court records show. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Pair saves woman from train tracks Jun 12, 2008
I landed right on the steel with my right knee (shattering the kneecap); it was a nasty experience, she said. The injury completely immobilized her, and she was unable to even crawl at that point. (Brenham Banner, TX)
More of this story Jun 11, 2008
One case that Heller never will forget was witnessing a leg amputation below the kneecap. The man had poor circulation in his right leg and there were no other options available, Heller said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Injured Laker Bynum can only bide his time Jun 10, 2008
As it turned out, he had a partially dislocated kneecap. The doctors kept telling him the same thing: It might get better. (Boston Globe)
* [HEALTH] These knees are made for dancing Jun 10, 2008
It uses smaller surgical instruments and creates a smaller incision, reduces trauma to soft tissues and avoids moving the patella, or kneecap, during the operation. Among 24 patients who had both knees replaced using the new technique, Bonutti reported that there was an early advantage of less pain, much less need for narcotics and quicker return to function, even for patients who were seriously overweight or out of shape. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The real scandal in Ottawa Jun 7, 2008
Banging your kneecap with a hammer will temporarily downgrade a headache. But is it really possible that the government is fanning the ashes of a previous scandal to keep from getting burned by a current one. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Haruki Murakami Jun 7, 2008
When I twisted it in a certain direction the kneecap hurt in a peculiar way, different from an everyday ache. I had to hold on to the railing to get downstairs. (Guardian Unlimited)
YVES SAINT LAURENT, 71 Jun 3, 2008
While everyone else featured skirts to the kneecap, his lengths were at midcalf. In August, shortly after Saint Laurent turned 22, the House of Dior hired Marc Bohan and sent him to London to design Dior's wholesale collection. (Style.com -- Trends)
Emotions run deep as vet recalls battle nearly 65 years ago writeLink("vid_id=957&file=guywray.flv"); May 27, 2008
A piece of shrapnel pierced his leg behind the kneecap and came out the other side. Unable to walk, he said, "I dragged myself 15, 20 feet across the floor to where this other kid was," also wounded. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tracy to rejoin D-backs on Monday May 24, 2008
A lateral release involves cutting tight structures to the outside of the kneecap that are causing the kneecap to tilt abnormally. Microfracture surgery is used to restore knee cartilage by creating tiny fractures in the adjacent bones, which causes new cartilage to develop. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Candidates' health can decide an election May 23, 2008
Bruise bruises Nixon campaignRepublican nominee Richard Nixon didnt know it on that day in August of 1960, but when he whacked his kneecap on a car door in Greensboro, N.C., it may have cost him the election. Nixons knee bump seemed like just an everyday bruise. (MSNBC -- Race)
Bellamy gives new boys a gold star May 22, 2008
" In contrast, the Maroons sorely missed the direction of Lockyer and Meninga revealed the Test and Queensland captain was due to start running before the end of next week after undergoing surgery on the back of his kneecap 11 days ago. He also nominated Price, the Warriors captain, as a possible selection for Origin II if he makes a successful return from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him since the opening premiership round. However, Meninga left little doubt that Prince would again... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lakers C Bynum Has Successful Surgery May 22, 2008
Dr. David Altchek performed the 30-minute procedure to remove some cartilage debris and sooth some rough spots on the underside of the kneecap. Bynum is expected to be ready by the start of training camp. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Injured Lakers C Bynum to have knee surgery May 20, 2008
The Lakers said the procedure will entail a cleanup of some rough spots and fraying on the underside of Bynum's kneecap. Bynum hasn't played since injuring his knee in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory over Memphis on Jan. 13 at Staples Center. (ESPN -- Golf News)
NBA Notebook: Lakers center Bynum to have surgery, will be out indefinitely May 20, 2008
The Lakers said the procedure will entail a cleanup of some rough spots and fraying on the underside of Bynum's kneecap. Bynum hasn't played since injuring his knee in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory against Memphis Jan. 13 at Staples Center. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Robbing Tadhg to pay for Nick May 18, 2008
But before half-time the focus had switched to a gloomier topic after teammate Tadhg Kennelly dislocated his left kneecap in a tackle. HOT AND COLD Some of the Dons' returnees were among the team's shining lights yesterday Mark McVeigh, Kyle Reimers, Sam Lonergan and Jason Winderlich. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tampa Bay extends Kazmir's welcome May 15, 2008
Shortstop Jeff Keppinger will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a broken left kneecap, leaving the Cincinnati Reds without their most consistent hitter. Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, who broke his left thumb on a passed ball Tuesday, will be sidelined at least a month. (Boston Globe)
BASEBALL NOTES Owners appear in accord May 15, 2008
Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a broken left kneecap. This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Covering the bases May 15, 2008
Shortstop Jeff Keppinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a broken left kneecap, leaving the Cincinnati Reds without their best clutch hitter and their most consistent hitter so far. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Janish called up for Reds May 15, 2008
ESPN - Keppinger to miss 4-6 weeks with broken kneecap; Reds call up rookie - MLB ... Keppinger to miss 4-6 weeks with broken kneecap; Reds call up rookie - MLB ... Keppinger to miss 4-6 weeks with broken kneecap; Reds call up rookie. (ESPN -- Baseball)
MLB Notebook: Rays' Kazmir agrees to $28.5M, 3-year extension May 15, 2008
Shortstop Jeff Keppinger will be out for 4-to-6 weeks with a broken left kneecap, leaving Cincinnati without its best clutch hitter so far. Yankees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No sale of Wrigley to state May 14, 2008
Keppinger sidelined: Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger left Tuesday night's game against the Marlins with a broken left kneecap. Keppinger fouled a pitch off his knee in the second inning. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sobel: Playoff prophetic for runner-up May 12, 2008
Or on trying to beat Garcia: "You can't control it. No defense. I couldn't tackle the little guy. He's probably not little, that's probably not a fair thing; he could probably take me pretty easily. But you can't kneecap him.". In contrast, Goydos rewarded his competition with a bear hug as the two players passed in the fast-approaching twilight some half-hour after the playoff concluded. (ESPN -- Golf)
Spencer (broken leg) makes return with Texans May 10, 2008
But team physician Dr. Walter Lowe gave him the ominous diagnosis after an X-ray -- spiral fracture of the tibia with torn cartilage under his kneecap. "That's when it set in," said Spencer, a college standout at Pittsburgh. (ESPN -- Football News)
Cane Use May Reduce Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression May 10, 2008
27, 2006) Stronger quadriceps muscles in the legs can help protect against cartilage loss behind the kneecap, according to Mayo Clinic researchers presenting preliminary study data at the American College of. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Kickoff party Saturday for Cruisin' for Cause May 8, 2008
We signed six kids and then we get , Warlick said of the redshirt freshman who will play after rehabbing from surgery to realign her right kneecap. I think theyve got the ability to be special, and theyre going to be very competitive. (InsideTennessee.com)
Laker athletes support Make-A-Wish Foundation May 2, 2008
" McLeod, who had completed his cancer treatments by the time he made his trip to Green Bay, was accompanied by kids who were in the midst of treatment, including one who was gravely ill. "(Full-filling the wish) gets their mind off what is going on and lets them be a kid again," McLeod said of the chance-of-a-lifetime opportunity. Cancer ended McLeod's dream of playing football - he had 10 inches of his right femur and his right kneecap removed - but his involvement in athletes continued. These... (Lssulakers.com)
Monarchs' Walker to miss '08 with broken kneecap May 2, 2008
ESPN - Monarchs' Walker out six months with broken right kneecap - WNBA ... Monarchs' Walker out six months with broken right kneecap - WNBA ... Monarchs' Walker out six months with broken right kneecap. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Teachers speak up May 2, 2008
Some had bumps and bruises, and some required further medical treatment, including one who is expected to miss six weeks because of a broken kneecap. "We believe it has reached a point of crisis," said Arleen Starr, a staff representative of the Pennsylvania State Education Association who has worked with the district's teachers for 16 years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Five dogs beaten to death, one injured Apr 22, 2008
Another Pomeranian will have to have surgery on its kneecap. "Many of them have few, if any, teeth," Marcotullio said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Western Conference Apr 18, 2008
Injury factor: The Lakers will miss the frontcourt presence of center (dislocated kneecap) and forward (broken foot), both of whom are out indefinitely. Denver forward Nene, who returned from cancer surgery in March, has missed the last six games because of a groin injury. (USA Today -- Sports)
Knee problems might recur periodically for Tiger, orthopedist says Apr 17, 2008
ElAttrache, who knows Woods' surgeon Thomas Rosenberg, said it probably involved joint surface cartilage under the kneecap and additional surgery may be needed. "A little housecleaning from time to time, arthroscopically, that's probably what you're talking about," ElAttrache said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cards' Watson slips on treadmill, breaks kneecap Apr 17, 2008
ESPN - Off treadmill, on sideline: Cardinals' Watson breaks kneecap - NFL ... Off treadmill, on sideline: Cardinals' Watson breaks kneecap - NFL ... Off treadmill, on sideline: Cardinals' Watson breaks kneecap. (ESPN -- Football News)
Nose tackle Watson breaks kneecap Apr 16, 2008
Watson falls on treadmill, breaks kneecap ... Watson falls on treadmill, breaks kneecap ... Cardinals starting nose tackle Gabe Watson suffered a fractured kneecap last week in a treadmill mishap and won't be able to participate in off-season practices, coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed today. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Women athletes win equal time on injury list Apr 14, 2008
Wider hips also mean that there may be more "pull" on the kneecap, which can cause pain when running uphill. Kneecap cartilage also seems to wear down more in women than in men ... And women's kneecaps slide around more from side to side, in part because women have more estrogen, which can make women's ligaments more flexible than men's. (Boston Globe)
US women defeat Canada to take gold Apr 13, 2008
Team orthopedist Ken Akizuki performed the 45-minute procedure to clean out cartilage behind Roberts's kneecap. Scott Spiezio was released by the Atlanta Braves from their top minor league affiliate less than a week after the veteran infielder pleaded guilty in a drunken-driving case. (Boston Globe)
Giants' Roberts likely out three months Apr 13, 2008
The diagnosis wasn't good for the 35-year-old Roberts, who went under the knife Saturday morning to clean out cartilage behind his kneecap caused by arthritis. He'll likely miss at least three months and won't be doing anything for 10 weeks. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants' Roberts to undergo surgery on left knee Apr 12, 2008
He is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left knee performed by team orthopedist Ken Akizuki on Saturday to repair a torn meniscus and softening of the joint cartilage behind the kneecap. The Giants made the announcement after Thursday night's 5-1 victory over St. Louis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Marine who lost leg returns to combat Apr 11, 2008
"When Americans like Spanky Gibson serve on our side, the enemy in Iraq doesn't got a chance, President Bush said in a recent appearance in the Pentagon to mark the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.In May 2006, Gibson was on foot patrol in Ramadi in Iraq when a snipers bullet tore through his left knee. Basically, the bullet disintegrated my kneecap, completely, he said.Being a Marine, his first instinct wasnt to call for help but to try to get back up and return to the... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
McNamee wants Hardin off the case Apr 10, 2008
Roberts said he had a torn meniscus and is suffering from a softening of the joint cartilage behind his left kneecap. College basketball Mayo leaving Southern Cal for NBA O.J. Mayo is leaving Southern California after one season to enter the NBA draft. (Boston Globe)
Lewis to start more for Giants Apr 10, 2008
Roberts has a torn meniscus in his knee and a case of chondromalacia, commonly known as "runner's knee" -- a degenerative condition of the cartilage surface in the back of the kneecap. That has caused Roberts' knee to swell regularly since Spring Training. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Kansas surges past Memphis to NCAA title Apr 9, 2008
Just when the Jayhawks looked to be moving past their bad times, Stewart fractured his kneecap, a freak accident during Kansas' practice Friday at the Alamodome. But it was another injury that might have been most responsible for blending this championship formula. (FOX 11, AZ)
Giants' Roberts might need surgery Apr 9, 2008
But Roberts said after the game that he had a torn meniscus in his knee and "stuff under my kneecap" that was causing frequent swelling. Roberts, 35, had endured soreness in the knee since Spring Training. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Deadly Crash in Bristol Haunts Many Lives Apr 8, 2008
She suffered broken ribs, sternum and pelvis, two fractured femurs, and a shattered kneecap and foot. After struggling to work her way back from wheelchair to walker to cane, she's split between frustration with the pain and gratitude for surviving. (FOX61, CT)
Eve-teasers thrash diners at pub Apr 7, 2008
One of the pilots, Samarjeet Singh Cheema, had to undergo emergency surgery for kneecap replacement. The assault followed an altercation between Cheema and the yet-to-be-identified main accused, who allegedly misbehaved with the women in the group. (Times of India)
