← Return to Torn meniscus - to repair or not to repair?

Discussion

Torn meniscus - to repair or not to repair?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 19 hours ago | Replies (66)
Comment receiving replies
@richtar

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.

Jump to this post

Replies to "Thank you for your input. PT really does not have an opinion. All they said is..."
SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | 19 hours ago

@richtar I’ve done all the shots, P/T and everything else when the meniscus in my right knee tore for no reason.
That was painful enough for me to have surgery.

About 4 years later, left knee was bone on bone and extremely painful. So, I decided to have it replaced. The recovery was a very painful time. It took at least a month before it felt better. However, it was well worth the pain. So much so, I had the right knee done a year later.
The entire process was wearing on me to say the least, but I’m happy with the results.

I have osteoarthritis everywhere, thanks to genetics (or rather Grandma). I’ve had multiple surgeries on my hands including arthoplasty of my thumb.

As I mentioned, I had the surgeries for the pain relief and a better life.

VIEW AND REPLY