AboutJoe A Shaw PA-C Expertise Most general questions that have to do with orthopedic and /or occupational medicine or ergonomics. With a focus on upper extremity disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. After many years of treating and diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome I have developed a detailed website about carpal tunnel syndrome at Carpal-Tunnel-Symptoms.com
Experience I have been a board certified Physician Assistant for 17 years, in the fields of occupational and orthopedic medicine.
Organizations American Academy of Physician Assistants, State Academy of Physician Assistants.
Education/Credentials Physician Assistant degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine PA program. Bachelor of Health and Science degree. Board Certified Physician Assistant, Ergonomic certification, University of Michigan ergonomics certification. Associate Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology. Former Paramedic, EMT and Firefighter.
Awards and Honors Current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life support, and Basic life support, and CPR certification. University of Michigan Ergonomic training and certification.
Expert: Joe A Shaw PA-C Date: 5/15/2008 Subject: Chondromalacia Surgery
Question I had chondromalacia surgery 9 weeks ago and the surgeon told me it was quite bad so he had a good scoop. I was later told I also have athritis in the knee. The kneecap is still very painful will it eventually go away, or am I left disabled?
Answer Susan, This is really something only your ortho can answer . It depends on shape and condition of knee cap, your age, wt, your pain tolerance, your activity level before, the arthritis in your knee joint etc...I doubt you will be left "disabled" as you call it.I never heard of being disabled from this procedure.
It can be a painful recovery but obviously the goal is to be better off than before the surgery.Hopefully you will gradually get better!
