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Torn meniscus - to repair or not to repair?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 20 12:44pm | Replies (55)
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@dmlryder

I also have the exact same tear, it’s been like this for two years now! I opted to not have surgery and I’m actually doing better now! I have a friend who also has the same tear and he opted to not do surgery and he’s fine said it hasn’t bothered him in over 14 years so I do think the pain can come and go. I also have two tumors in the knee and my orthopedic oncologist is happy to just do an X-ray every couple of months which I feel very confident in this dr so I’m going with his recommendation, he is the head of his department at Yale Hospital I figure he didn’t get there just by looks alone.
Best of luck with whatever you decide

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valandsheri | @valandsheri | Aug 16 2:36pm

Thank you!

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Aug 18 6:43am

Sounds like you have a very good Dr. Good for you, that's vital.

And your frioends' experiences confirm what I have suspected, that torn menisci can resolve over time. I think the torn part just wears away. Always best to avoid surgery if there is another option, like time!

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elisabeth007 | @elisabeth007 | Aug 18 8:37pm

i have multiple meniscus tears and arthritis in my right knee. physical therapy, riding exercise bike and walking with rx brace has helped a lot. Hydraulic acid injections in my knee have helped. No more cortisone shots because cortisone worsens osteoporosis (which i also have).

it’s my goal to avoid surgeries. in recent years i’ve had too many surgical complications

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