Return to work after meniscus surgery
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2016
- Injuries and surgeries are rarely convenient. Patients often want surgery right away because they can’t do what they want to do because of the pain. They also don’t want to miss much time from work or school. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss return to work considerations for one of the most common operations in all of orthopedic surgery - partial meniscectomy for a meniscus tear.
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Jilin asks:
I am 24 years old. On October 1, I had a menisectomy surgery. I had a partial tear in lateral meniscus. After surgery, I can walk without any problem. How much time will it take me to recover fully and get back to work? I am working as a chef.
The meniscus is the shock-absorbing piece of cartilage between the femur and tibia. Often the patient with a meniscus tear complains of pain on either the medial (side closest to the midline of the body) or lateral (side away from the midline) side of the knee. He might notice locking or catching of the knee as well.
Surgery to trim out the torn portion of meniscus - partial meniscectomy - is the treatment for the majority of meniscus tears. Removing the torn portion helps to eliminate pain and allow return to full function. Many surgeons allow full weight-bearing, or at least weight-bearing as tolerated, right after surgery. Then the patient works to increase range of motion and strength over the next few weeks. Complete recovery, to the point where he is at maximum medical improvement, can take several months.
In this video, I discuss the recovery process after partial meniscectomy surgery, including return to work, school, jogging and more.
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Jumping in because reading youtube comments, post op, had me so down, and in total buyers remorse. I tore my lateral meniscus 10/22 - had surgery 9/23. In the time in-between, i figured the pain was from stress induced weight gain and being out of shape, on an old acl repair, so i began to workout 5 days a week. Lost 40 lbs in 11 months, strengthened my everything to better support my knee, and none of that ultimately helped. I finally went for the MRI, then surgery.
I am now just past 4 months post op and i feel fantastic. The first couple months were pretty rough, especially when reading all the comments of people being up and walking within a week......But here i am now, 18 weeks out and i am back to most physical exercising - hour long walks took me almost 3 months - going down hill can be rough, but up is amazing. I can skip, jog, do the running man, and zero pain. I do low impact workouts, pilates machine, weight training, fast long walks, 100+ squats a day and so on. I do have a new click i hear sometime , and at a certain degree, a click that i feel. I avoid pushing into that second click that i feel to avoid any arthritic type rubbing.
Looking back, zero buyers remorse for now. I feel almost back to, pre meniscus tear, normal. I cannot get fully into child's pose as i think my muscles are still tight from over a year of the torn meniscus limiting me.
I should also mention, my injury was not really painful. I lost range of motion past 90degrees and had major swelling. and stability loss. But no pain. My knee never locked up, and it only buckled a couple times from sloppy movements.
I hope this helps lifts someones spirits.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
This was really helpful... Did you have ACL reconstruction along with meniscus repair ??
This is the most clear and comprehensive commentary that I’ve encountered on the subject of returning to work after meniscus surgery.Response to surgery is so arbitrary, it’s a pleasant surprise to get an outlook that speaks to my situation. Thank you.
I agree! Very helpful as I am having my surgery next week
Well it's been about 3 months after my surgery and it has completely healed... no pain what so ever... I lift weights and ride my bike, do every exercise you can think of and literally no pain... So my advice would be for you to take it easy for 3 months and let it heal and trust me it will heal perfectly... If you push it, well you might have complications, so just take it easy and let 3 months go by and you will be absolutely fine...!!!
thank you after reading your comment I am feeling bit relaxed
for me its 2 month post op, nil issues after surgery , full weight bear second day after surgery but now after 2 months my leg is sore, I feel like like there is big wound inside
Can u plz tell me is there any pain while its after two months?
I cant bend my knee its stuck is that okay will it go away?
just had my surgery repair today how long does it take to walk again without crutches? and what is the recovery time frame like?
Was it a meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy?
Just had Meniscus tear surgery 5 days ago and I learned more about my recovery from it on here than I did from my Surgeon. Your explanation on the time and level of recovery was comprehensive and very helpful. I have a very physical job that requires a lot of kneeling and bending so I will have a longer recovery getting back to my old self.
How much it will cost
That’s how I feel.. I have Meniscus Tears in BOTH my knees and I just had my 1st surgery on 11/6/2023. My surgeon NEVER really explained details about the surgery, but was anxious about performing the surgery. He NEVER explained anything about the Cortisone Injections before he gave me my 1st shot, which I had side effects from it.
Ya I’m in the same boat as you was right now. And my surgeon did not tell me much. I’ll have my two weeks appointment on the 4th and will find out more I guess
A couple of thousand
Why do patients not ask more questions? I’d think I’d be very inquisitive as to the particulars PRIOR to getting any such surgery to alleviate any concerns. Your obviously want to heal properly and not get all your info from UA-cam University. Next time ask questions and do your research.
I am an IT professional and had this surgery on Friday of Labor Day weekend. I was easily ready and able to work on Tuesday. I just propped my leg up on an ottoman and took walk breaks every hour. No problem at all.
Thanks for this valuable info. Most medical literature I've been reading suggests crutches for a week and no driving for 2 weeks! I was looking for real world post op experience like this one. Thanks again.
I really like the way how the Dr. Orthopedic explain the process
I had surgery about 20 years ago. It took me 3 months of rehab before I was to return back to work. Keep in mind how long it's been. Hopefully things have changed cause doctor believes I torn my meniscus again! Praying what ever happens goes well
How did it go Felipe
how did you got a tear again
Thanks, great video! I'm one week post surgery.
Thanks for the information handsome. I'm looking forward to a full and speedy recovery 😊
Hi doctor! What are some good Hip workouts/flexions to do when you have a bad knee?
My 17 yr old son had meniscus tear surgery 7 weeks ago just prior to Thanksgiving. The surgery also involved slightly re-centering the knee cap/patella. He was not able to start walking until 2 weeks, then ditching crutches after 4 weeks. After 5 weeks he was able to remove the full leg brace and still has knee cap brace today. The swelling has gone down but he still has pain...especially after a PT session. While he is able to drive he's not able to do any type of high school job yet (fast food, cashier, etc.). I was hoping he would be further along with less pain but the physical therapist thinks he's about where he should be and even slightly ahead mobility and swelling-wise. I'm skeptical as he wants to play football next season.
im retired and 73yrs old but very active- had surg oct 28 and was not able to walk for like 2wks gad to use walker it killed me to be immobile as i was walking 2mi before surg. now 3 months out im prob bac 85%- im now able to walk my dogs every morning and then do a mile walk- i still hav som pain off and on but i work thru it. im doing all my therapy exercises on my own- i do them every day and im jus really hopeful that i will reach a point where i feel good doing my walking- its hit and miss right now! but i looooooove my surgeon and my therapist who both hav helped me get my life bac!!!
Had lateral & medial meniscus tears, had surgery on 12/2/22 and was able to walk around the house that same day, I used crutches maybe a couple of times in two weeks, started therapy 5 days later and went back to work 16 days later as a vending machine route man, I'm 58 y/o and weight about 210 in a 6'00" frame. I believe the sooner you start moving around and walking and doing PT the faster you heal. I take breaks whenever I drive from location to location. Thanks for the video👍
How are you you doing now? Did you have partial meniscectomy. Appreciate your feedback, I just had my meniscectomy today?
@@welcomehome11 I feel great, no issues and don't even think about it anymore. I guess it was a partial meniscectomy
@@JuanAvila-mb5yk very glad to hear that. I feel better
Was it a partial meniscectomy or a repair?
@@georgia5713 It was a partial meniscectomy.
Thank you for the info I was so worried!
Had a surgery about month ago. First 2 weeks is with crutches. Its getting better after 5 weeks. Had injection of hyaluronic acid at the 6th weeks. One more week before getting back to work as a opertion theatre staff..
Thank for the guidance
Hello thanks for such a nice video and suggestion. I had a meniscus arthroscopy 27 days before. Still I had swelling around I even cant move my knee cant able to put weight on it. Plz suggest me what should I do to recover As soon as possible
I had the sugery..8 am.. Home by 12 and i was walking that night.. No stiff/ swelling. No crutches..walker or need to stop. Back to work the next monday, and i walk to work..stand and sit for the day as a PCA..then home. The itching is what got me.. I am so happy!
I'm a courier and it's my right knee that has the torn meniscus I know everybody bodies are different but do you think I'll be able to drive comfortably after 6 to 8 weeks
Hunny its all brain power.. My knee was kill on the daily b4 i had my surgery, and the relief was immediate!!. So yes i think 6-8 weeks youll be great, but tell yourself you can do it it 2-3.. Watch the surgery on youtube, watch to see what and how so you know why tweeky pains happen. . dont live in fear that you cant, tell yourself You got this and wow yourself.
@@kwilliams6784 How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
@@welcomehome11 unfortunately no. I wear knee brace from time to time but my doctor said is arthritis
Thank you for this information I got mine today it is helpful
Romila Lal how are you today ?? My surgery is this week and a lil nervous
Hi Doctor I just had Meniscus repair and able to stand abd walk lightly after surgery.. Do you have video on rehab exercise?
Had surgery on 20 April 2018 and could put weight on it right away and the next day i was pretty much without crutches. My goal is to go back to work in the 3rd week of May. I work in a big Army daycare as a Facility Technician, where i have to pick up at least things, that are 40 lb.
Is it realistic to expect to return to daily cycling 30-40km 10 weeks post surgery? Trying to plan ahead, surgery in 2 weeks time, cycling holiday in 12 weeks time!
I had meniscus surgery on my left knee 6 days ago your videos have been very helpful, thank you. Meeting with my surgeons PA in the morning.
I'm glad they were helpful. Good luck!
Hi there! I’ve got oblique meniscus tear in my right knee am planning to get it done in few days time please tell me how u feel and recovery time with the pain etc am really worried thanks
@@mohammedaydin8235 have you been through surgery
hi doctor iam 28 yr old i have meniscus tear on my left knee for almost for 5 years from playing soccer ball and since then my knee get better but my knee get locked when iam playing soccer ball and when it does i got minimum pain but after 1-2 hours it become normal so my question is the doctors says do strengthening exercise so if i do it should it improve or should i
do the surgery
I wish I could put any weight on my leg after my meniscus surgery. I had a complex tear and I’ve been out of work for now 6 days, my Ortho gave me work excuse for a couple more days. I still can’t even straighten my knee fully yet have, been on crutches since day one. I still have swelling on the knee too. Yesterday I said, let me try to work, I work in an office and learned sitting for more than 10-15 min was making the leg swell up. I feel that my hamstring muscle was injured, not saying it shouldn’t feel this way but wow I certainly need more time, body asks for still putting up the leg and icing. Is this normal?
Had my acl reconstructed and a bucket shaped meniscus tare that folded back repaired or removed either or i still cant straighten my leg 2 weeks later i dont know if this is normal.
I have my meniscus surgery last Tuesday. I able to walk,do jumping jacks,planks weights. It a little swollen but not much. I can bend not all the way. I not able to run and little uncomfortable to climb stairs. I getting there.
I had partial meniscectomy 2 months ago my knee gives lots of pain which continuous im thinking about different treatment options such as CMI or meniscal allograft transplantation what is your advice
I work in childcare and have my op next month, how long do you think I would be off work for?
Had surgery 4 weeks ago. Going through Physical therapy 3 times a week. Really sore and still somewhat unbalanced. Have to cut back on therapy routine. Don't know when we can manage to get back to a mechanic's work.
What is life like after a meniscus transplant? This was recommended to me by my doctor and currently awaiting the meniscus. Is soccer something I can return to? I am 28.
This is such a good video. I'm in New Zealand and have had my partial menisectomy and debridement yesterday.
Definitely lots of swelling and more pain than I expected, however doing okay.
I start some gentle exercises in 2 days time and PT at 2 weeks post op.
Thank you again for such an informative video 😊
Glad it was helpful!
My right knee was done 4 years ago and i was walking normally on 4th or 5 th day
I had no pain and felt great
I just did my left knee, my quad (upper knee) is swollen and it doesnt let me use my quad muscles fully and can’t walk normally.
It has been 16 days and its really annoying
I am a handyman and play basketball and havent been playing for almost a year now.
How long before Meniscus Repair? How long before you can drive? I am having surgery on my right knee for meniscus root repair and was wondering what the recoup time and limitations are from that. Thanks
Hello Doctor,
Your explanation was very informative and example oriented so one could easily relate and understand.
I've had a tear on anterior horn of lateral meniscus on my left knee 2 years ago while i was playing football. I had a partial meniscectomy and recovery period for me was about 3 weeks for getting back to my daily routine. And I was strong as ever in less than 70 days.
Now, again I had a tear this time on posterior of the lateral meniscus (same) of the left knee. Also had some issue with ACL and a lot of 'wear and tear' in that joint. Again had a partial meniscectomy but I was able to walk without support and bear weight the very next day of the surgery. Now it's almost a week post surgery and i'm recovering really fast, I don't have any pain, yes there is a bit of swelling and inflammation but I feel no pain and discomfort.
What is the good position to sleep with maniscus tear without pain?
Wow how old are you Jasvinder
How did you have tear again? Was it due to sports?
How did you have tear again? Was it due to sports?
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Dr. David Geier hello I had meniscisectomy in August and have recently started more swelling and popping clicking as before surgery stairs are tragic I thought it would be better😕
The doctor say I have server arthritis on my Knees they say that they’re going to do robotic surgery On my knees they say that my meniscus is torn also what advise do you give me appreciate you very much I’m kind of Nervous or mixed feelings about having surgery.
I had Surgery Dec.2018. The healing is not 2 or 3 weeks. Tolerable excercises. Therapy exercises. In all honesty you will never be the same but it beats the constant pain before surgery.
Just had my meniscus surgery, I am heavy set person and I have to used a cane to stable my balance..but I can bend my knee, but need more exercised..hurts a little when walking.
I had surgery today and I will let you know! I will subscribe to your website. Thank you
Thank you!🙏🏻♥️
How soon can you drive if it's the right knee?
Hi doc. I had a partial meniscutomy surgery and i did MR after the surgery and it looks exactly same as before surgery. I am totally dissapointed from this result. My VMO became smaller and now i have pattella feomral pain. Do you advice me to do another surgery, will this pain go ?
I am active and 26 used to play football.
Hi Dr. My Ortho advice me to put weight on my knee after 6 weeks due to my recent medial meniscus repair and acl reconstruction. can it be sooner or I should just stick with what advice to me? i am on my 2nd week of recovery how soon can I see my physiotherapist since I am only doing light workout on the knee now. thanks
I had medial meniscus repair on my right knee 18 days back. After 2 week on no weight bearing, my surgeon now allowed me to walk with knee locked in extension with the help of brace. I have to wear theses braces while walking till 8th week. My doubt is , I can't do one leg balance on operated leg. I needed it for atleast nano second to move forward while walking without any help from crutches. Is this normal? Will i improve the same with period? Any exercise that will help me with that balancing thing? My aim is to walk without crutches in knee locked in extension
I need to do mine, the doctor told I would need 2 weeks off from work, unfortunately There’s no one to fill my place, I still need to pass this info to the company, but is it possible to work from home or does my leg has to be in a specific condition?
Hello doctor I have Menisci tear and next month I will have operation . My question is am dancing and I would love to do that again but does will happen again if I go back to dance because you know dancing need a lot of moves ?
I had a meniscus tear in my right knee a few years ago and had to have surgery. I was back at work in two weeks with no restrictions. My left knee is now giving me problems. My doctor ordered an X-ray and that came back fine,so they did an MRI and I will go to a surgeon to know the results of that. Not really sure it’s my meniscus though. The pain is completely different. This knee seems to be fine until I’m on it for an extended amount of time and the it feels like it swells up and it gets really hard to bend it. Any ideas on what it might be??? I’m really concerned
I've just had meniscus surgery today. Physio starts tomorrow, so hping that goes well. Great to see some of the comments.
I'm glad they were helpful.
i am going to have a meniscus surgery again in the same right knee after 6 yrs. will i be able to heal properly ?
I’m four weeks after a posterior medial root tear repair. My post-op was the very next day. I was told that I could bare full weight with zero degrees locked in on my knee brace and start flexing to 90 degrees the same day as my post-op and to ween myself off crutches in a week. Doing physical therapy twice a week and doing those exercises three times a day. My knee feels okay slight dull pain with some swelling, but nothing like the first three days. Is this common?
My name is CJ, I'm 19 and I was very athletic in high school. Until I tore my ACL when I was 17 almost 18. I've recently tore my meniscus in the same knee at work. Was my ACL sergery the result of my meniscus tare. If so should I stop lifting waights and running after my meniscus surgery. If so how likely would it be for me to have a knee replacement.
I had meniscus surgery 3 days ago, after my MRI report shows complex grade IIIc tear of lateral meniscus. I had an accident and still i m unable to walk and my doctor advised me to put half of my weight and use stick for walk. What exercises i do to get on my feets completely and how long?
How long will it take to recover, means can do daily walk, if it take medial meniscus fracture grade II, arthroscopy surgery
Good evening sir
I had my surgery in sep 2020 but still m.feeling pain in my knee , what could be the reason
Hello I will have a an arthroscopic next week on my right knee due a buckle handle meniscus tear. The only thing that I’m worry about it’s the healing time. I like mountain biking actually I go 4 to five times a week to the trails. My question is after the procedure how long it will take to ride my bike again. Thank you very much.
I had mine done this past Thursday and I am supposed to go to work Monday, I am up and walking but so swollen and in so much pain it is not likely
Am still recovering at home but thumbs up for the surgery what a huge relief😂thank you to Dr Pillay in Mthatha,you rock👍
How did it go how u now
I had meniscus surgery 6 days ago..and I just started walking at home again after 2 days.....I'm getting better but my doctor told me to do not band the knee for 10 days. Is this common?? and when i can band my knee any walk normally?
I work as a school librarian. I'm squatting often. And my library has three levels. Will stairs be an issue? I'm thinking obviously yes but for how long? Im scared I'll miss a lot of work.
Do you have a video with the same question for - when 2 surgeries occur simultaneously 1. Acl reconstruction 2. A torn meniscus is stitched. Currently I’m at no weight bearing on the my leg for 6 weeks.
I’m getting MCL Removed army is telling me I have to be at work within five days what is your outake
I do heavy lifting,, how long would it take to recover?...I have meniscus tear on my left knee,,I’m in pain most of the time..and my knee swell alot.. is there still a problem?... please let me know,,, will answer when I can I’m actually at work,,
Hurt my knee in a road accident, grade two posterior horn meniscus tear, unable to fold my leg, wondering should go for aurthoscopy or not, in longer run does it hurt, 24 y old
thank you. no one mentions that it actually takes six months and thats a new beginning
Fi had mine done July 11 and still swelled and in a lot of pain. A part of my knee I can't stand to even touch. I also had a bone inside that the dr chiseled down. Have arthritis too not sure if this is the reason for the pain and swelling still.
4 weeks in my surgery, ended up with a blood clot in my caff. But that's the only complaint knee healing fine no pain toe walking and getting ready for weight baring. Work is going to be different but having gone back yet. Doing rehab now
I am getting a coplex tear maniscus clean up .How long will it take me to weight bear and get back to Normal activities.Right now before surgery im healed doing great .so rather scared to do the complex tear clean up .
Sir, after meniscus surgery can cause of arthritis later on in old age?
Arthroscopy Knee, Partial Medial and Lateral Meniscectomy Repair - Left Knee Surgery on January 4, 2021. Thank GOD I had some type of knowledge about Physical Therapy Google and UA-cam played a BIG role. January 5th weight bearing and icing around the clock. On the 6th I started doing Heel slides up and down 15-25 times sets of 3 icing 20-25 minutes. ICE will become your best friend. Pushing myself harder and harder by the 7th I started doing more and more exercises and still icing around the clock. Today is January 11th and I would say 95% of the swelling is down walking great but at times still hurts. Surgery was a eye opener for me it put your state of mind in a completely different place. I PRAY for those who lost body parts.
Thanks, good advice. I am five weeks post op and I have problems with weight bearing. I was trying to help take care of my bedridden Mother and I thank that I did too much to soon. I'm going back to work next week. PT is going good. Thank you so much,God bless!
January 11 is my Birthday. A good day for your decrease of swelling,95% is awesome!
How is your recovery now?Are you completely out of pain?
@@brendagray7357 How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
@@welcomehome11how are you now did you get a meniscus repair?
Thanks for a clear answer on what to expect! I'm going for a partial tear repair on Wednesday, I'm a locomotive Engineer and just advised my company expect me gone for 6 weeks. Cheers
I’m going for the same thing tomorrow. What was the process like? Did you experience any severe pain after the surgery or during the night when you are trying to sleep?
@@Jim-bs8ln I have the same question. I have incomplete discoid meniscus with a meniscus tear. There is surgery after a few days and I am scared of the after results. Will the pain go permanently or it will be there, and these kind of questions are hitting my mind.
@@Jim-bs8ln hey, no severe pain just really can't bend the knee much. In a couple weeks when the stitches are out it feels so much better. I just had mine taken out on Wednesday. I started to drive the day before so just about two weeks. I'm walking up the stairs but still can't bend the knee perfect, it's very very tight. No rehab needed just stretching and doing small steps to loosen up. Going to work on the exercise bike soon
@@kaushik3528 pain should not be permanent. My pain is gone it's just the muscle is very tight right now.
@@ForeverRed2011 Thanks brother, My surgery is postponed for 1 week because doctor is saying that there is something left to do and i don't really know what is that so i will just follow his orders. BTW, did that popping and locking of the knee went away or is it still there. Sorry if i am asking too much because i am seriously very tensed because Afterall it is the matter of the knee
Just had surgery on Thursday it is feeling ok still keeping ice going . Walk is little hard right know but I did steps today i went very slow up and down.
Hi, I had an accident back in 2016, I shattered 3 vertebrates in my back. I also broke multiple ribs and my left side I still get increased swelling, aches and pains with tightness to the back. I constantly have pain and need to take regular pain relief. I'm still receiving hydrotherapy and physiotherapy for my major issues.
I understand the quicker you can get back to work the better, I do 2 mornings per week and I struggle with this taking trammadol and paracetamol. Every day whatever I'm doing I have constant swelling aches and pains in chest and back with tightness with a weakness in my left leg which causes it to give way.
Can anyone recommend?
Hi Dr. I am 27 year old armed force personnel, I have a medial meniscus tear in left knee. I met with an accident on 10 August. My swelling is still there after 3+ weeks, I am taking laser therapy from a hospital nearby. Can you please tell how much time it is going to take me for complete repair of meniscus tear.
Pls Dr. I need your help.
That was helpful. Had a meniscus surgery 10/19/2023, today is 10/21/2023. I took 1 Naproxen yesterday but have not really had any pain and if there is swelling, it's pretty minor. Two arthoscopic holes, they are dry. Basically sitting around, have walked a little bit here and there. Since it was my left knee, I've already driven a little - automatic only requiring my right foot to start and stop. I am 75; play a lot of golf but because of the meniscus tear from some years back, I don't put much leg/knee twists into my drives. I'm on schedule for some PT next week. Everybody is different, but how long before I return to the golf course where I hit 150 yr drives at the most. [ not very far ] with very minimal leg twist.
Everyone is different, but golf is fine for most patients by 6-12 weeks.
Hello. I just cancelled a meniscus arthroscopy at a hospital because
they insisted on inserting a breathing tube in my throat to administer
anesthesia in addition to the intravenous and local anesthesia. My
orthopedic doctor didn't think it was necessary at all, but the
anesthesiologist insisted upon it. It seemed like too much anesthesia
to me. I didn't want the pain, sore throat and nausea afterwards, so I
walked. I inquired of others about their meniscus surgery and no one
else had this thrust upon them except for one person who needed to use
his own cpap machine for sleep apnea. What do you think about this?
hello I have meniscus problem. need to do surgery to fix it. but my mean problem now is the financial. I really can't afford the surgery. and I really want to do surgery so I can do normal activities.
After two months of my acl ,can i go for abroad? Ans me plz
I work in a lumber yard. I walk all day. I have a torn in my meniscus I repairing for surgery after surgery when should I return to work
I found out today that my left inside meniscus is torn and my PCL apparently is mildly in an S shape. Is this something they'd go in an repair at the same time?
I m suffering knee pain for last 2 and 1/2months. X-ray did nt mention any injury. Ortho says it is oa and meinscus strain due to over walking and climbing
Gradient. 10 days physio gv pain relief but still suffering from knee twisting drag feet and cn v little 10 min or so. Ortho says surgery nt reqd. I feel handicapped.i m 63 yr 63 inch it 78 kg male. Any advise. Regards
I have had the surgery. To go back to a desk job is not a good idea .Yes you are off of your feet but not being able to move around can hurt just as bad as being on your feet. Most jobs don't allow you to take breaks to walk or sit down when you need.
+Sarah Porter Thanks Sarah!
I had surgery about two weeks ago I work in warehouse how long take go back
I've had 4 scopes and I'm looking at my 5th soon. My last one in 2014 was on a Thursday and I was back to work on Monday. Yes, I was limited but I was able to drive, walk and perform my duties. Prior to that in 1998 I had surgery on Saturday morning and I was on a stage that night (I'm a musician). It just depends on your tolerance but my advice is not to baby it. Try to get back into the swing of things quickly without over doing it. If you're comfortable using a cane that will help since using crutches gets your weight off the knee but it doesn't do anything to help get the range of motion back.
I had meniscus scope on 1995 and meniscus scope other knee in 2011. Now the 2011 knee is getting an MRI because I woke up in pain without doing anything unusual the day before. I'm extremely health-conscious and active and I wonder since you're on stage and you must be also, had you had sudden injuries after the first scopes? Or were they something that build up over time from the lack of cartilage and then you just couldn't stand it anymore and got a scope?
I can understand why it would seem that returning to a desk job within a few days after this surgery would be easy enough. However, although I have virtually no pain, I'm still unable to straighten my leg and the inability to keep the leg elevated during the day causes swelling for me to the point where it's very difficult to walk. I had the surgery 1 week ago today. Very fortunately, I have the freedom to work from home as necessary. Therefore I work either in my bed or on a chaise lounge or couch with my leg elevated. However, if I work at the computer table, my knee swells and my calf literally starts to cramp in the evening when trying to walk on it.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope it gets better!
My doctor wants me to stay using my crutches for 6 weeks after my maniscus surgery I am not sure why so long I am already able to walk along with my crutches the same day after surgery?
Had meniscus surgery on right knee on 2-28-24 and as of 4-3-24 I’m still out of work and now have extreme tightness in my knee and unable to straighten it out
So helpful! Thank you! I am a self-employed hairdresser and I am having lateral meniscus surgery today and this was very helpful for me to be able to return to my clients ASAP.
How are you doing?
I feel pain on my outside knee I want to recover fully to get on the pitch.
My first 3,meniscus surgeries recover was very quick. After the local wore off I was walking just like before the injuries.the whole process lasted 6-7 hrs. The problem with a meniscus tear there's a great chance it will tear again. I originally tore the right knee meniscus in 2007. Then re-tore this same meniscus & had repair surgeries in '19, '20 & '22. The only thing that happened was during a walk I'd suddenly feel a pop & the knee would begin aching & swelled a little. 3 months ago the very same happened again. I did some research as I was concerned if I could run out of meniscus & if so what happens next. So in the end of October I'm having the knee replaced. EVERYONE I've spoke with who'd had this surgery said they felt & were much better than before their first surgery. And I don't have to worry anymore of needing another meniscus surgery. The chance of tearing one's meniscus a second or third time is better than one probably wants to hear. This injury is painful and uncomfortable. Getting in & out of my car, dealing with staircases in my house, mowing the lawn, everything which wasn't a painful problem during tear 2, 3 & 4 is very at times painful. Plus the knee has swollen unlike any previous injury. (I just need to visit the surgeon & have him stick a needle in knee & pull the fluid out) FYI-This process isn't painful. Usually if one has meniscus surgery there's a good chance you'll need & want the fluid removed. Dr Enns is the surgeon. I've heard nothing but good things regarding him. FYI-He replaced Dr Chris Miller who moved out west to Pratt (I think that's where he moved to. He's still practicing surgery. Nick also moved with him. I've known both of them since 1999. He did 4 shoulder ligament repair, 4 meniscus meniscus surgeries & 2 knee surgery to remove fatty tissue that had gotten pinched in between knee caps.
My surgery was full medial meniscal repair across a large tear there's a couple of stitches in my meniscus and I must say full Flex extension is quite painful I still walk with a limp although I do start physical therapy Monday I don't know that I'm looking forward to it because I know it's going to hurt I'm not a small guy I've got some weight on me and I walk with a cane for stability I'm hoping in a few months I can get back to full activity my doctor doctor flowers at Ortho Texas has done a really remarkable job and expects a full recovery in 4 months so I'm still on my journey I'll keep you posted thanks for your video
You’re welcome!
Friends, would you recommend meniscus arthroscopic surgery as a good option or are there better alternatives? The MRI test shows meniscus degeneration in my both knees, but I am hesitant to do surgery as a good option. Any thoughts plz
My doc said it helped him. I’m having mine done next week. My doc said he can’t guarantee that it will help. I’ve done injections and 4 mo. of Phy Th, ice machine. I’m 63.
I had my partial medial minisectomy two weeks back and could able to walk with full load just after an hour after surgery. I have started walking around my house daily twice and a very little discomfort is there in the knee due to inflammation in the knee and my doctor has said it will take 6 weeks time for complete healing. So far I am satisfied.
Did u do physical therapy ?
Pankaj how are you
manisectomy ruined your knee sadly
@@elaalas3221 cus it'll result in early arthritis as the cushion isn't there. meniscus repair is the way to go or physicial therapy, prp treatment etc
How is your pain now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? I have my surgery done today so curious? Pls share feedback
Day 1 Arthroscopic meniscus surgery of my left knee. Surgery was at 12:30 yesterday and was home by 4:00 PM.. Woke in recovery up with sharp pain. Pain relieved after I was given Fentanyl injection. Before leaving surgery center I was able to stand with crutches. Went to bed with elevation and ice.
Day 2- Medication definitely wore off and woke up this AM with a good amount of sharp pain and swelling. Ice, elevation and taking Norco 5 every 5-6 hours is helping with pain but 2nd day pain and immobility seems slightly worse than the first. Surgeon is supposed to call me tomorrow and let me know exactly what was done. I’ll try and update with my progress.
How’s your knee now?
ACL repair and sutures in meniscus means no walking for me for 4-6 weeks. Ugh! I can't imagine teaching on crutches and am worried about more swelling when I return. Thanks to Christmas break, I'll be home 3 weeks total. With all the appointments, I feel like I need longer. The first week was all sleeping. Thanks for the video. Am I looking at a full year before I can run, jump, and play again?
It can take 6-12 months. I hope it goes well for you!
My meniscus is permanently demeged what tu i du
Dr, I've had two meniscectomy's on my right knee. Around 50% cartilage left. One question I have, is it safe to return to squats and deadlifts? Heavy or lightweight? Im an avid powerlifter and desperate for advice
Drew Campbell did you ever find an answer to that Drew?
Hello Doctor . Had meniscus tear surgery and 3 days later had pulmonary embolism and it also damage my heart . Blood clots came from the leg were that surgery was performed . Spent a week in the hospital and now I have a pace maker and I’m on blood thinners. I feel like the recovery time on my knee is to slow . It has only been 2 weeks . What are your thoughts on recovering the motion fitness of my knee . Thanks
How did you find out you had clots and damaged your heart ??
I had a acl and Manicis tear and track tibul back to work in 2week im a framer
Hi this Camy I was wondering if you had a recmendation for if you have a torn meniscus in your left knee
Do lots of therapy if your not going surgery route it didn't work for me in one week post op
I’ll be having to 4th meniscus surgery dec 19th or 19 haha. Meniscus recovery is pretty straightforward. It’s just annoying being the moment you stand it just keeps swallowing up until it’s better. I am a little worried because my I’ll be relying on you left leg that also has a meniscus tear and dislocations. I’ll be getting my surgery to fix the left knee in June.
i had this surgery done after a sports injury. walked out of the hospital no crutches although being careful. walking around the house the next day without trouble. walking up and down stairs in 2 days. i lifted some heavy stuff about one week after surger and knee puffed up the next day. then went back down the day after. went to see surgeon 10 days after surgery and he said there's nothing that will damage the knee by doing anything i did before includings sports (at 10 days). exercise as much as i can tolerate. i went to physio and he had me doing exercises to build up my quad. i was doing long(ish) walks 2km and it was fine, although leg felt fatigued afterwards. i was doing squate and lunges to build up strength, 5 minutes sessions about 3 times a week. leg would feel fatigued but no pain. did some short runs (20m - 30m) at 4 weeks. no problem, although i could feel my leg was not strong and i was favouring that leg a lot. 6 weeks, i started playing football (soccer) gingerly. running on grass was good. low impact and knee felt good. leg wasn't strong. can't stop, turn, step anywhere near as before. but ran 4km and no problem. leg was tired for a few days after. 7 weeks played again and felt better. doing regular walks, about 4 walks a week around 3km long. leg going good. still protecting it though.
Hey man how is your knee now in terms of can you perform in sorts the way you use to?
@@MSI47LYF hey man. it's about as good as it can be. keep in mind i'm 42. but i play 2 hours of tennis on hardcourt every week and the knee holds up fine. it's no worse than before i injured it. some weeks i'll play a competitive game of basketball for my old team and that aggravates the knee. however i ice the knee as soon as i get home and it's painless the next day. i don't know how much is me being 42 and how much is because of the injury. but i can stop, turn, step change directions as good as before the injury. football on grass is not problem. i don't think about it and i don't particularly protect my knee and it's fine. like i said, with basketball, i do ice it. my initial injury wasn't a huge tear in the miniscus but it's bad enough to require surgery. a lot factors to consider. but overall, my knee is as good as it was before.
Had a small MIcrofracture repair aswell as lateral and medial meniscus surgery on Friday went back to a desk IT job (working from home it has to be said) on Monday. Still sore stiff and swollen but sticking to the RICE aftercare and breaks every hr, am managing ok
How is your pain now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? I have my surgery done today so curious? Pls share feedback
Can having a torn meniscus on both your knees affect you lower back? I've had this issue for a few years now.
+Abby Abster I suppose it could if it caused you to stand or walk differently.
I have a complex meniscus tear, should I have surgery? or just PT? and how long before I can do the jumping kick in the tai chi form.
muchimi what did you do.. did you have a surgery?