Hey everyone. Four years back, I was playing soccer with my daughter. She was young and she tackled me in good fun. However, my right knee hit the ground hard and ever since then I have had some loose particle floating around in my knee. Fast forward to a few days ago, where said loose particle jammed behind my kneecap and prevents me from fully straightening my leg. My primary care ordered an MRI which according to him revealed a torn lateral meniscus, a fissure in one of my bones, and "a couple other problems". He seems to think surgery is a forgone conclusion. Has anyone here had meniscus surgery? How long are you really down for before you can resume work / normal life?
Keith, I am sorry, I did not. I deleted and reset the thread to NFT. Sorry again.
Repair-usually for younger, active people, but not all meniscus tears can be repaired. Depends on where it’s torn. Recovery is longer, 6-8 months and you’ll be on crutches for at least a month. Usually it heals and you’re back to 100% or real close to it. Minimal long term effects if any.
Removal-when it’s torn at the edges, they’ll just shave it down and remove the torn parts of the meniscus. Sounds like this is what you’ll have. Recovery is easier than a cold. Crutches for a day, back to activities in sa month. Maybe you’ll miss a day of work. They are removing a part of your meniscus so there will be long term effects. The meniscus protects your knee and keeps the bones from hitting each other. Over time, your bones will hit and it will cause arthritis. Could be very minor, depends on your activity level.
Here's my advice ---if you do not have accompanying arthritis, then have it fixed. I have known others where there was no arthritis and the meniscus shaving worked well. However, if there is arthritis present, you may want to adopt an alternative strategy with your Dr. --cortisone shots, physical therapy, etc.
I walked out of surgery was playing golf in a month.I'm over 70!. Depends on surgical need . Of course I used qualified knee surgeon!
It all depends on the severity of the tear. Mine wasn't so bad and even at almost 50 years old my recovery time was minimal. I exercised every day, first on a stationary bike then the treadmill.
My knee hasn't been the same since new years eve. I went to that Giants game --so fucking cold. God knows what I did to it but it hasn't been right since. Another gift from this NFL season.
Here's my advice ---if you do not have accompanying arthritis, then have it fixed. I have known others where there was no arthritis and the meniscus shaving worked well. However, if there is arthritis present, you may want to adopt an alternative strategy with your Dr. --cortisone shots, physical therapy, etc.
Three prior surgeries for torn meniscus. Now im 40 YO and my inside of knee is arthritic. I now go in on 2/27 for HTO surgery..where they put a wedge in my shin bone and reshift the weight of my knee to the outside... pretty extensive surgery.. not looking forward to it nor the rehab.. But better then a partial knee replacement. having this done next week in Saratoga.... Torn meniscus is no joke.
I’m pretty active and it hasn’t stopped me from such. I ice my knee after I run or play tennis. The bosa ball is my friend. I continue doing exercises.
Doc follow visit up should be interesting... surgery likely.... .yippee... crutches ugh