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Torn meniscus - to repair or not to repair?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 18 11:12pm | Replies (88)Comment receiving replies
Hmmm, that’s tough. Maybe talk to an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in joint preservation or replacement. I’d think they’d have good recommendations once they understand how active you are used to being, what your pain level and limitations are currently, and what you’d like to end up through all of this. Does your PT have a thought about how much more improvement you should expect?
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PT does not have a thought about how much more improvement I should expect.
My orthopedic surgeon suggested additional physical therapy (which is about 50% complete), and then an evaluation will be conducted.
After 50%, I am not 100% and still have pain every once in a while.
The funny thing is that the knee with the problem is about 20% larger than the good knee on the right side. Everything is healing, but perhaps that knee will always be larger based on the way the tear healed?
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Thank you for your input.
PT really does not have an opinion. All they said is that PT may help or it may not. The confusing part is that they also said surgery may not repair the problem, either.
Thanks again.