Fabricating a Knee Support for my Bum Knee in a Side-by-Side

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MinnesotaEric

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After adding aftermarket BRP seats to my Polaris RZR, my right knee suddenly was getting fluid-filled (never a good thing) and since I can't be the only guy whose bits are wearing out, I thought I'd share my make-shift solution for a right knee support (along with a cute dog-related video at the end).

 
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Is there supposed to be a video or picture? I see nothing. :confused:

My right knee swelled up to the size of a football and I could barely walk. My RA doctor did an in-office procedure to drain it and inject something, I forgot what was injected. Probably a steroid. She took out 2 1/2 syringes (about the size of a turkey baster) of fluid. All I felt was a small pin prick in the beginning. The effect was immediate. I walked out of the office and have had no further problems with the knee. That was almost a year ago. I'll be 70 next month. :eek:

Don't wait to have it looked at/treated. Permanent damage can occur if you do and you'll be crippled for life.
 
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Thanks for the link. It didn't show up on my PC. Perhaps because I'm still on Windoze 7. I watched the video and couldn't see how it "supports" the knee. :confused3: In fact, it looks like it would remove the knee cap if you hit something. :eek: I stand by my first post--Get the knee looked at. It could be a simple fix and allow you to get on with life.

By the way, you shouldn't weld around a battery either. :2cents:
 
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Thanks for the link. It didn't show up on my PC. Perhaps because I'm still on Windoze 7. I watched the video and couldn't see how it "supports" the knee. :confused3: In fact, it looks like it would remove the knee cap if you hit something. :eek: I stand by my first post--Get the knee looked at. It could be a simple fix and allow you to get on with life.

By the way, you shouldn't weld around a battery either. :2cents:

Its been working great for my bum knee by supporting my calf. Others who I've lent or rented out my RZR to also like it because it supports the driver going around corners.
 

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