Mine is a lateral meniscus tear. Was having very slight symptoms a few months ago, seemed to go away almost completely, then came on strong about a month ago. Got MRI results today. Good days and bad days, and since it's had an improving "trend" over the last month, I'm thinking about giving it time before I let them scope it.
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Mon Feb 20 2012, 08:18 PM #1
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Had a meniscus tear? Experiences/advice appreciated
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Mon Feb 20 2012, 08:27 PM #2
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Originally Posted by Bleedin OandM
I have come here to take Deer Antler Spray and win the Superbowl, and I'm all out of Deer Antler Spray.
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Mon Feb 20 2012, 08:58 PM #3
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I've had complex tears of both medial meniscus. Had the right knee surgically repaired and did exercises to strengthen the left one without surgery. Either way you are going to have to strengthen the quads and hammies and use ice and anti inflamatories frequently for swelling. My surgically repaired knee aches way more than the one that was not repaired...they trim away the ragged parts and suck them out so there are no floaters. I'd try rehab first. The surgery is simple...four small holes and about six weeks of rehab and U R ready to rumble. If you are over 40 and athletically active you will most likely benefit from a meniscus support wrap available online or at Sports Authority. Originally Posted by Bleedin OandM
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Mon Feb 20 2012, 09:24 PM #4
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Is the support wrap for post-op, or can it benefit if I'm trying to avoid any procedure? Originally Posted by tallahasseehokie
Thanks for the info. I am over 40, and am very active in the gym and a tennis player. I'm curious to see if the knee will let me go once tennis season rolls around again.GO HOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tue Feb 21 2012, 09:26 AM #5
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My wife uses one to play tennis -- holds her kneecap in place. Has had no problems
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Tue Feb 21 2012, 09:53 AM #6
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Tore the one in my left knee 2 years ago. It's all about pain tolerance. If you can avoid the surgery then you should IMO. My knee has never been the same since the surgery. The doc didn't do a bad job it's just the limitations of what they have to work with. Originally Posted by Bleedin OandM
With mine it had gotten to the point that it felt like my leg was falling off every time I walked. 2 small incisons. Also will depend on how much cartilege damage they will have to clean up sicne some gets frayed when the meniscus tears.
And it's a high probability it will happen again...so if you can tolerate it/manage it..skip the surgery.
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Tue Feb 21 2012, 10:35 AM #7
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I had one in 2003, the result of a corporate tug-o-war competition. The Dr. said the meniscus has the ability to repair itself, but age plays a big factor in that. He said someone in their early 30's should be able to let it heal on its own. He said I may or may not have that ability at age 38, but I decided to let it rest. It would get better for a period of weeks or months, and then I'd re-aggravate it by doing something stupid (like squatting), and I was feeling like I kept going back to square one. But I was determined to give it a fair shot. The tear was about .8 inches, and it didn't bother me just to walk or run straight ahead. but anything else was excruciating.
So, after I figured out what not to do, it took about 4-5 months of not re-aggravating it at all, before I'd say it was fine. I have not had a setback with it now in about 6 years, knock on wood; I don't know if that means it repaired itself, or if I've just been lucky...
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Tue Feb 21 2012, 10:53 AM #8
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Good timing on this post. I was all set for the surgery in a few weeks. I think a second opinion is in order after reading this thread.
Has anyone here heard the term "flap flipped?"
I was told my meniscus is torn in multiple places and they "think" one of the flaps flipped. If it did, I certainly felt it!!
I also talked to the DR about braces. He actually said he wasn't a fan, and said they offer a false sense of security. I've been wearing one occasionally and couldn't tell you of it helps or not.
I also have a partially torn ACL, but he feels that's an old injury and doesn't plan on addressing it at this time.
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