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Meniscus Tear

hondagirl — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:44:32 GMT

Has anyone had this condition and had it repaired. Seeing the Dr. on Friday regarding my knee.

Re: Meniscus Tear

hopi — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:59:28 GMT

It is condsidered an easier repair as to knee surgeries.

You should walk out without crutches or walker

After 10 days you usually have permission to drive

Mine injury was over 9 months old and became a bucket tear because my regular Doc thought it was just sore and I didn't need to see a specialist.

It just became much worse with time.

Wishing you luck.

Re: Meniscus Tear

Vivian — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:01:57 GMT

My husband tore his meniscus when we were running to catch a train in France. Fortunately, we found an orthopedic clinic near our Paris hotel where I took my husband. I speak French so we had a great advantage. They took x-rays and gave us a diagnosis. When we returned to the US my husband had laparoscopic surgery on his knee. All went well.

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:11:48 GMT

@hondagirl Many here have had this outpatient surgery done. Your Dr will have an MRI done to get a better look. The surgery will take no time at all, barely a scar (or 3 tiny 'x'). They'll make sure you feel well afterwards and send you home with your driver. You'll be amazed at how great you'll feel afterwards. Recoup'g a few weeks afterwards, maybe a little PT too.

Really no big deal, feel great afterwards. Best to you.

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Goodie2shoes — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:30:22 GMT

I've had a meniscus tear both knees, post surgery crutches, PT, pain meds, full recovery within 6 weeks. If the surgery is warrented, follow the MD orders for physical therapy which is very important in your recovery. I ended up having a total knee replacement on the left after a few years but doing well, right kinee is fine ( surgery about 20 years ago). Good luck to you.

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Gooday — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:46:07 GMT

I had two tears in the same knee. I had the ortho surgeon that I used to work for perform the arthroscopy after x-rays and an MRI. Tears are not seen on x-rays but that's how any reputable surgeon will evaluate you.

In fact, when he saw me in the recovery room, he said that he cleaned out a lot of arthritis that did not show up on x-rays or MRI.

Of note ~ my recovery would have been so much easier but when having an arthrosocopy, a tourniquet is placed above your knee, on your thigh so the surgeon can get a good picture of the knee. The surgical nurse who applied mine made it so tight, not only did I have bruising for well over a month but I sustained nerve damage.

I told the office nurse and the doctor and the nurse said that I was the second patient in two weeks that complained of the same problem with the severe pain and bruising.

Normally, recovery is fairly quick. I truly suffered a lot. Now, all I have is stiffness but that has nothing to do with the meniscectomy.

Good luck ~ you will do fine!

Re: Meniscus Tear

hckynut — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:46:29 GMT

@Hondagirl wrote:
Has anyone had this condition and had it repaired. Seeing the Dr. on Friday regarding my knee.

@hondagirl

Never had it done. One of my best friends is a Sports Medicine Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and he specializes in knee and hip replacements and repair. I have talked with him about knee issues, and he also has done meniscus repair on at least 4 of the hockey players in my adult league.

Unless you have some type of abnormal meniscus problem, it is about the easiest surgery a person could have on any joint issue. The hockey players missed only 1, some maybe 2 weekly hockey games, their rehab was very quick for them.

Like any other surgery or medical procedure, the better physical health and fitness of the patient makes a big difference in full recovery time.

I had Patella Tendonitis and I could not skate/run or use my elliptical for almost 4 months, and that did not need surgery. Just 3 times a week of Physical Therapy, along with Biofeedback and lot's of hours with specific exercises at home. Was not a fun time for me.

What made you think you need meniscus repair? Hey, let us know after you see the doc, eh?

hckynut(john)

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Pook — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:17:38 GMT

I had one several months ago and had arthroscopic surgery. A tear won't show on xrays so an MRI is needed. It's my understandinrg that if you are over 40 and not a pro sports player they do not repair it but just trim it up and clean the area out which is what I had done. It was a short simple surgery and I had no real pain - just soreness and stiffness. You can put weight on it immediately but used a crutch for only about 3 days. PT is the most important part and doing exercises daily. I started PT the next day. I had a lot of swelling and still have some stiffness and swelling 4 months later but I swell after injuries ideopathically. The swelling caused me to have extra PT but I have full use and it is stable with no pain.

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shoppersince1989 — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 01:56:05 GMT

I had the surgery (2 weeks before I had a big toe nail removed - rough month).

I didn't think the surgery, was so bad.

You might have to do therapy soon after.

To me, that was more painful.

Get yourself a walker, and cane - at Goodwill.

Put tennis balls on the bottom of the walker - feet.

It will make it move a lot easier.

Jean

Re: Meniscus Tear

hondagirl — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:20:00 GMT

Surgery on my knee is coming up soon. Getting all paperwork ready for 10/27/16... Wish me luck as I am nervous.... I do have a walker at home so I hope that's all I will need...Thanks for all your good wishes.

Re: Meniscus Tear

hckynut — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:19:20 GMT

@hondagirl

Optimism is far and away #1 at all times regardless if it is a good day or a bad day, the long run is all that really matters. From those I personally know that have had this surgery, and my friend the Ortho Doctor that specializes in knees and hips, meniscus tear scope surgeries seldom, almost never, end with bad results.

It is normal to be apprehensive, more for some than for others. I personally have had so many things done to my poor body, to me it is just another day, another proceedure.

You will be just fine. Follow the post-op instructions as given and you will do well.

hckynut(john)