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@annshrader

Hi.
So, it sounds like you had something that I too experienced, smashed knees into concrete. Concrete is unforgiving and why they still use it in some settings is mindboggling.

I will mention something else, and I will defer to professionals for help.

Consider an anti-inflammatory diet (if inflammation is a factor) AND consider getting into a pool to move and exercise. You are on terrain that is unfavorable to your knees. If you are having a "clean out"- have them define what that means. Is it removing the offending part of the meniscus or ALL OF IT. If you have a substantial part of the meniscus removed, you are likely to face more significant issues (also due to the terrain you are on) that may lead to knee replacement. I think you had a specific type of tear (bucket handle- gets caught). Was it reparable? Did you consider a second opinion?

Best wishes for you on this journey!

Ann Marie

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valandsheri | @valandsheri | Jul 17 3:05pm

Funny story…our close friend is a retired veterinarian and his specialty was dog knees. They are very close to human knees. He read my MRI and after PT and an injection he recommended surgery for clean up. So he was my first opinion. The Mayo surgeon was my second opinion. At my young age of 64, it will be a shave of the torn meniscus, no repair. Too old for that. I really like my surgeon and the Mayo. So off I will go to get cleaned up and back to the hills. Time will tell where it will lead me. 🌻🌻

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