This seems like a blown-out promotion of the center to me, more than actually a description/documentation of the problem at hand. I could find no mention of the grade of the tear, the procedure involved, the longevity of the treatment, risks or chances of the athlete getting an early O.A. in her later years. This is not a good example/documentation of a Doctor/Institute who wishes to put forth everything on the table in order for the patient to choose and decide. Looks more like an advert to sell a product.
I had surgery to repair and rebuild my knees--both of them, after which I endured 12 weeks each of intense physical therapy and rehabilitation. I'm so glad I did. By having my knees rebuilt through the Fulkerson procedure, I won't have to receive knee replacements. I have two titanium rods, one on either side of my knees. If I do lose cartilage, I can now grow my own to replace what's lost. Should they need to suck out any torn or broken cartilage, (I have brittle cartilage disease), I can have it removed through an incision. The main thing is that I'm using very strong supplements that help me regrow cartilage, and I rehab from time to time to minimize any damage to my knees, and I'm 55 years young. My orthopedic surgeon also endorsed theh supplements I take, so it's all been worth it. No, he's not with Johns Hopkins, but that's not the point. There are lots of people who have had the same or similar types of surgery that I and she had, and we're all the better for everything we've endured for it, too. It takes a lot of discipline and a high pain tolerance, but most of all, it takes the will power and stamina to stay the course and stay on top of our game, if you know what I mean. The best news is that we've never had any rejections to these procedures, and too many people have suffered unduly after having replacements. I don't want to ever have to face that kind of danger, because it puts far more stress on our bodies.
Thanks for your story.I’m 56 and had the same surgery right knee . I raised six children and want to get back to running 🏃🏾♀️ bike riding 🚴🏾♂️ and my new love Spartan races (obstacle course race) or OCR for short . I’m a few weeks behind you in therapy and seeing you 🏋️🏃♀️💪🏻gave me more encouragement that I WILL be able to run again and that means Spartan.🏃🏾♀️🚴🏾♂️💪🏾🏋🏾🙋🏾♀️😊😊😊
I had a medial meniscus horizontal tear back in 2003 walked around for 2 years before I got into surgery. The pain get progressively worse if not repaired. 18 years later no issues. The key for me was immediate next day physiotherapy. By the third day they were massaging my scars to break up the scar tissue and that wasn’t fun. I spent 4 weeks doing physio and went on my own doing the stretches and exercises required. I was about 37 at that time. Don’t skip out on the therapy! That was key for me!
@@anmmannm4603 You can basicly never stop strengthening the leg. I mean, everybody should but uninjured people can get away with it and have only problems when they get old, but we are already injured people. It is like our joints tookk a short cut to the degenerated state and we now have to strengthen the muscles to take most of the load off the knee. So, I can't tell if he went on with PT during those 18 years but considering he went painfree during one third of a life he likely never stopped exercising.
It all depends on how much of her meniscus she had removed during the surgery whether she has problems in the long term or not. Having a meniscectomy can drastically increase the probability of developing osteoarthritis of the knee.
I've had my meniscus removed also & after 2 years it's still just as discomforting & painful I really wish I can try a transplant plan soon I'm only 22 & help myself out as much as possible with wholesome eating & rehab drills & cycling constantly but I feel my quality of life since is just being hit by my missing Meniscus, would like to speak with you guys more about it!
@@Greavez why don't you get a grafted meniscus to attach to the torn piece. It will take a full year to mesh with your body but hey...and are you able to go all out in sports
You also overlooked the significant advantage of being younger when it comes to rapid recovery after the surgery. I had both knees operated on at the ages of 59 and 61, and I've found that the experience is markedly different. At 61, the recovery process is considerably longer, and I have yet to fully complete it. Age certainly plays a crucial role in the healing journey. I have also been an athlete all my life.
I started running as a kid in the early 80s and stopped after a couple of years. I revisited running in my mid 30s to shed over 30 lbs of unwanted weight - which I ultimately did. I continued my running and biking regimen and unfortunately tore the meniscus in my left leg two years later. I had successful arthroscopic surgery at 38 years old and after a few weeks of healing and rehab I was running again. I did my first half marathon pushing 50 years of age and have continued running and biking ever since. I'm visiting an ortho today because I believe I have now torn my right leg meniscus at age 54. If that's in fact the case, I'll be getting another arthroscopic procedure done and then it's low impact workouts, like riding my bike, and perhaps doing "short runs" (5K) from here on in. Age and years of working out, especially intense workouts, will no doubt lead to an injury. That being said, you don't have to quit working out (especially if it's a passion and lifestyle choice) you just have to be smarter about how you do it. Your mind may still feel young, way into mid-life, but your body will sometimes remind you that you're no spring chicken. Stay healthy, my friends!
Im 11 And I have a year miniscus in my left knee. I have had it since I was 4. Because of it I got a cyst. I have to get surgery in the first week of june. Thank God my parents took me to the doctor cause it hurts so so bad. If you have this to go the doctor and good luck.
I am only 16 years old and 1 year ago i tore my menisci. It was so painful. It took them a look time to send me for an MRI. I finally got it stitched, and i am now recovering!
Everyone is different. I limped around on and off for a year thinking it was a temporary injury which would ease off, but it didn't. I had no idea it was a tear. I had surgery at 40 and was told I should be okay in 3 weeks, that turned out to be wrong, it took 6 months for me to feel better. And now my knee pops every 5 mins when extending from a bent position, and it is also weak when I rise to my feet from sitting and takes about 30 secs to come to life when I start walking. It also aches in cold weather and I still get slight pain when I bend my knee with my heel going towards my ass. My surgery helped a bit, ( carried out in the UK ) but my knee is weak and still has issues ( I do loads of strength and conditioning on it ). Years of running and probably crap knee genetics ruined me.
Marvin Dorfler ,had a similar experience with my right knee. Had arthroscopic surgery done last July 17, 2018. Fresh wound like pain went down.But almost 6 months after surgery numbing pain escalates off and on fter I attempt to walk to more or less than a mile, stationary bike for 30 minutes. Will look to this alternative treatment but not knee replacement. Get well . Peace..
@@christopherasuncion619 well I've torn my 80% of my medial menicus and had an acl surgery a few years prior. 3 months after my surgery, i get popping and a intense feeling that my knee will snap and sometimes see my whole knee moves. I've told my surgeon and he said if it's still ike this in 3 months he'll scope it again put more stitches in and clean it abit more.
I’ve had knee pain off and on, felt like my knee wanted to give off on me, so i found out today i have a meniscus tear right knee, i think its minor cause i’ve been very active and had no major pain, I just hope its in the red zone so it can heal on its own.
@@paikuhansensei815 thanks for the reply, It’s going great i had on and off issues, but still staying active, I’ve been doing squats and knee lifts and it helped out a lot.
@@ulises375 The doctor suggested surgery but i refused. He said it was in the white zone and can't heal but I did some research and you can strengthen the muscles around your kneel to keep support and that's what i did its been fine ever since get pains here and there but not like before. I think surgery is just going to make it worst down the road you should reconsider.
@@miguelfloriano9039 yes but unfortunately mine is a complex tear it broke into smaller pieces my meniscus and those pieces are just moving around so i prefer for them to clean it up instead of it hurting me more down the road
I would love some advice. I had 2 meniscus surgeries last year(2021), on the same knee , 6 months apart. I used to run often, mainly 5k distances...sometimes more, sometimes less. Since the surgery, my knee sometimes locks, my knee cap feels like its in the wrong position , I cant squat , I still can't put a lot of pressure or body-weight on my knee and despite trying, I certainly can't run . The pain is too intense. I've had intensive physiotherapy including some resistance work. The quad muscle above my knee is visibly smaller than the muscle on my 'healthy leg'. I am seriously wishing I hadn't gone ahead with both surgeries. Normal walking is fine, but even going up and down stairs, I can't bend my knee or put pressure on my knee like before. ..any advice would be a God send. Thanks.
Hi from Canada BC, I had Surgery on Aug 4, 23, the surgery went well, the surgeon said she was able to do some repairs. I started physiotherapy 1 week after surgery and I am still continue with it but I'm only down to using 1 crutch and a sleeve for my knee. There is significant swelling if i have my leg down to long, i have a limp when I try to walk without crutches and the pain is not gone away. Im frustrated and want to get back to my normal activities. The pain is real bad on stairs, going to a sitting position then standing. I feel like I'm missing something, and I definitely don't want to have to go back for another surgery. Help
Got keyhole surgery for torn meniscus. Holes closed up very well and for all intents and purposes disappeared. Unfortunately the pain and discomfort has lasted three weeks so far. Ofcourse they make it sound like its like gettingbs tooth pulled out,it takes a lot of physio and rest to get better..im a truckdriver and my future depends on my recovery..but i must say .The surgeon is a genius.
@@laiquetaher2887 there’s no more stabbing knife pain. It does become a Little bit uncomfortable when I walk more than 10 km a day or when it’s really cold but in general it is so so much better like 90% better before there was always a stabbing pain in my knee but not any more so yeah doing a lot better and I’ve also lost 20 more kilos since the operation as I am more active
@@autopilotlevel7296 I have an arthroscopic procedure this week for my meniscus. I’m just worried about arthritis later on in life due to partial meniscectomy. How long did it take you to get to normal activities ?
Yeah, but what was the other option? Blows my mind the fear everyone has to potential meniscus repairs or little partial meniscectomies because of people complaining like you. When the cartilage is torn leaving it unoperated is worse cause it leads to further degradation, potential knee locking and catching, and complication activating leg muscles. Man, surgery is not cool but it tries to fix what is already fucked. Besides, after a meniscectomy or meniscus repair you should do PT or strengthening exercises PERIOD for the rest of your life to remain painfree.
I must be the only person on the world that is not afraid of surgery. I've had 8 of them .not proudly but not fearful of them if they makes sense. If you need it you need.
I have a hyper mobile meniscus, not a torn one, and as a dancer I’ve chosen surgery, I can’t find any videos or anything on hyper mobile meniscus. Just wondering if anyone could help.
Don’t worry, there are NBA stars with their meniscus totally removed, and they are still exercising normally. In the future, 10 or 20 years we will be able to cure it.
Don't we have the technology now though? I've had 3 meniscus surgeries and at 18 I have already developed arthritis. I also have somthing called a Discoid Meniscus which is an abnormality that causes me to tear it easily. My Dr. recommended me to have a meniscus transplant.
When the knee is injured at a much older age, osteoarthritis can set in very quickly and that will cause other problems with the body ankles foot hips and shoulder alignments plus pain when the bone rubs together In Japan a top specialist has created a cure by injection with tiny grains of metal so the tissue can be manoeuvred into place with a magnet
Its my opinion as a brother.i speak broken English but I experienced these things surgery has too much complications.u will not be able to do things as u do now
How do people get inuring like this with just running or lifting . I my body landed on my leg . I didn’t break anything just tore my medial and lateral and poster horn
Anyone from India?if yes please answer my question: Have meniscus collagen implants (meniscus scaffolds) ever been done in India? If this was done then suggest me the doctor's name as I was in pain a few months after my partial menisectomy surgery.
how long did it take for your knee to heal after a surgery if you had one, because I also had a knee Injury after a car accident, except for my case, my car hydroplaned and I lost control.
Angelo Navarro they did the the two side ligaments first which took 6 months , then after that they did the ACL, meniscus and I believe it was the PCL bc they had to tighten it , which took another 6 months , take my advice and take your recovery slow , you’ll get frustrated and down if you’re very active , I ended up walking two weeks after surgery which may have loosened it , so listen to the doctors and physical therapist , it ultimately depends on your body as well , you’ll be solid if tho if you follow the plan
I have had a meniscus removal because it was shredded, acl repair and patella tendon repair and another. I was wondering what recovery span was for this kind of thing since I only find each separate or whole knee replacements. I am super athletic and I'm not going to lie it is extremely frustrating. Along w this quarantine I've been out for work for 4 months now. My knee still stiffens up and I have a 120 degree bend at its most. Working on it at least an hr each morning. My goal is to have its 140 degree bend to return to work in a warehouse in almost 3 weeks
Hi, thank you for reaching out. You can learn more about meniscus surgery here: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/orthopaedic/meniscal_transplant_surgery_135,347
U will be able to walk the same day of surgery.but after a year or two after surgery u will feel u were mistaken to undergo surgery.better to be punctual ,do strengthening exercises modify ur moves according to the condition.there is no improvement in knee after surgery .there is just one improvement .if ur knee locks badly.after surgery it will not lock.so if ur knee doesn't lock ,don't get operated
It depends on what they do during the surgery. I have had 3 meniscus surgeries now, and 2 of my surgeries have had a recovery time of 6 weeks, and 1 of my surgeries took 6 months to recover from. It depends on if they repair it or cut it out.
i had a tear on my medial meniscus a while ago. the pain will be constant for the next 2-3 days. if u are taking care of it and not aggravating it, it should heal gradually. however, after 6 months of constant sports, my tear became a detachment and it got significantly worse. a tear wont put you out for good. even without surgery, i was fine running and jumping for over 5 months until it deatached.
@@kaisertan2256 Do you know if they drilled through your tibia and send suture through the tunnel to pull down meniscus to bone or was it just sutured together? Is your repair holding up and are you as flexible and mobile as you where? Thank you for the response
they didnt drill through my tibia they drilled through the knee joint in 2 points one in the lateral side and one in the medial side. I have gained almost full functional mobility except that it feels lose at times. why are u asking?
@@kaisertan2256 I only ask bc my teenage son has a medial post root tear and has been practicing sports for 4 months now with no pain. He did PT and did not really seam to work, bc second mri showed tear got bigger. They want to do the surgery, but not sure what to do. I know you had similar experience. What do you think?
I watched a video with an orthopedic surgeon involved in the creation of an artificial meniscus that could be inserted orthoscopically. He said "Menisectomy surgery leads to osteo-arthritis which leads to total knee replacement." Enough said for me.
Is the different kind of strong stronger than weak but weaker than ordinary strong which makes it weak only in comparison, but much stronger that ordinary weak ,again only if both are regarded subjectively and independent of judgement or ego
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I stood up from a chair and when i did I felt I sharp pain in my hamstring, the next day it was fine, my knee know has pain on knee cap and on sides Of knee and hamstring, don’t yet know what’s up.
Partial meniscectomy is a very poor outcome surgery ... you should only consider it when all other options are exhausted ... and even then you may be better living with what you have got
What was the surgery? Meniscus repair? Partial meniscus removal? How can u do all those exercises post surgery? U can But the shock absorbers are less effective Impact exercises are a no no post meniscus removal/repair In the long run, arthritis will say hello :/
I don't appreciate surgery.if ur knee locks very badly even while walking normally only then undergo surgery.a torn meniscus is better than menisectomy
I agree! I did Physical Therapy a few times, tried to keep moving and it worked for years then my knee started locking and clicking. It was happening everytime I would stand or walking up and down stairs. That was when I finally had surgery. I had a medial meniscus tear, I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis with Osteoarthritis. So surgery doesn't have to be the first option.
Im a 15 year old footballer i got this injury couple months ago . Ive still been playing football whilst undergoing some pain but it sometimes isnt there . Like an hour after playing my knee swells again and pain comes i dont know what to do . My new season is coming up
Hello, here is Korea 2 years ago I had surgery to suture the right meniscus medial root 2 years ago. It ruptured again in the same place on July 30. The suturing operation was successful 2 years ago, but I think the suture without improving the body imbalance led to the overall muscle imbalance. When the stiffness of the hip joint or the stiffness of the right shoulder is relieved, the left and right balance feels like the knee pain is there, but the overall balance feels better. Do I need surgery again? The inner part of the cartilage plate is said to be difficult to regenerate because there are no blood vessels, but I've heard that it can be regenerated with synovial fluid. What do you think? And I wonder if it is right for the overall muscle balance to deteriorate after surgery without correcting the body imbalance.
hiii mam i m bimal from india i have also a torn meniscus in my right leg my doctor advised me for surgery but he is saying that u can't do sports again after this i m depressed ur video took me out from my depression i am an wushu player and i have more medals and prizes in this sports i don't wanna leave this is my heart plz mam tips me something can i go back to my sports
We will be able to cured it! Technology is developing faster than you think. I would say a maximum 20 years, not only this, but we will be able to cure cancers! Be optimistic!!
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@@itsm3dud39 im doing great but still going to phsiotherapy bc i had to have another on my other knee but besides that im better than ever and stronger than before! Thank you for asking
I’ve had 5 meniscal surgeries and repairs with extensive sport for many years. They behaving like this is some unique treatment? Also - no - specialist women’s surgeons? For women? Lol.. a great surgeon can do both men and females. Problem is some legs are heavy - and these women orthopods can’t handle the difficult manual jobs of orthopeadics - so they try market the procedure to women. There’s no actual reason to have a meniscal repair under a “womans” specialists. Sure the locum of injury is different - sure the Q angle is slightly different. Sure the rehab has some different considerations... but no - women’s meniscal surgery is nothing unique or special to women. Pure American marketing. This entire thing was so cringe... a meniscal repair is one of the most simple procedures in orthopeadics with great return to sport.. (and does lead to eventual degeneration anyways - due to changing loading forces)... but this is as if she had some complex surgery... ummmm - no... some orthopeadic surgeries are modern day miracles and absolutely tough and strenuous work. I’ll be picking the surgeon whose hands are powerful and precise. This is like a feminist add rather than something of substance. I’ve seen athletic male orthopeadic surgeons litteraly sweat from hard manual Labour of an acl and meniscal repair... and they trying to sell a petite orthopeadic surgeon here - that needs assistants to do most of the work. Lol.
I am only 16 years old and 1 year ago i tore my menisci. It was so painful. It took them a look time to send me for an MRI. I finally got it stitched, and i am now recovering!
This seems like a blown-out promotion of the center to me, more than actually a description/documentation of the problem at hand.
I could find no mention of the grade of the tear, the procedure involved, the longevity of the treatment, risks or chances of the athlete getting an early O.A. in her later years.
This is not a good example/documentation of a Doctor/Institute who wishes to put forth everything on the table in order for the patient to choose and decide. Looks more like an advert to sell a product.
I had surgery to repair and rebuild my knees--both of them, after which I endured 12 weeks each of intense physical therapy and rehabilitation. I'm so glad I did. By having my knees rebuilt through the Fulkerson procedure, I won't have to receive knee replacements. I have two titanium rods, one on either side of my knees. If I do lose cartilage, I can now grow my own to replace what's lost. Should they need to suck out any torn or broken cartilage, (I have brittle cartilage disease), I can have it removed through an incision. The main thing is that I'm using very strong supplements that help me regrow cartilage, and I rehab from time to time to minimize any damage to my knees, and I'm 55 years young. My orthopedic surgeon also endorsed theh supplements I take, so it's all been worth it. No, he's not with Johns Hopkins, but that's not the point. There are lots of people who have had the same or similar types of surgery that I and she had, and we're all the better for everything we've endured for it, too. It takes a lot of discipline and a high pain tolerance, but most of all, it takes the will power and stamina to stay the course and stay on top of our game, if you know what I mean. The best news is that we've never had any rejections to these procedures, and too many people have suffered unduly after having replacements. I don't want to ever have to face that kind of danger, because it puts far more stress on our bodies.
Thanks for your story.I’m 56 and had the same surgery right knee . I raised six children and want to get back to running 🏃🏾♀️ bike riding 🚴🏾♂️ and my new love Spartan races (obstacle course race) or OCR for short . I’m a few weeks behind you in therapy and seeing you 🏋️🏃♀️💪🏻gave me more encouragement that I WILL be able to run again and that means Spartan.🏃🏾♀️🚴🏾♂️💪🏾🏋🏾🙋🏾♀️😊😊😊
Hello ! How you doing after surgery now? Did you start running again?
I had the exact surgery a month ago and still feel the pain to this day
how are you now?
6 weeks ago tomorrow.. different kind of pain now. I'm not in injury mode, I'm in recovery/rehab pain mode.
I had a medial meniscus horizontal tear back in 2003 walked around for 2 years before I got into surgery. The pain get progressively worse if not repaired. 18 years later no issues. The key for me was immediate next day physiotherapy. By the third day they were massaging my scars to break up the scar tissue and that wasn’t fun. I spent 4 weeks doing physio and went on my own doing the stretches and exercises required. I was about 37 at that time. Don’t skip out on the therapy! That was key for me!
Did you have meniscus repair or debridement/meniscetomy?
@@ln5747 I had meniscus repair.
It was also shaved or cleaned up a bit also. I had a horizontal tear.
@@cgkuch4184 I thought repair meant it isn't shaved? Or maybe they can do a combination. Did it work?
You mentioned there were no problems within 18 years. Did you continually undergo physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises during those 18 years?
@@anmmannm4603 You can basicly never stop strengthening the leg. I mean, everybody should but uninjured people can get away with it and have only problems when they get old, but we are already injured people. It is like our joints tookk a short cut to the degenerated state and we now have to strengthen the muscles to take most of the load off the knee. So, I can't tell if he went on with PT during those 18 years but considering he went painfree during one third of a life he likely never stopped exercising.
"Different kind of strong"
Yeo another way to say weaker
big eye roll on that one
Especially if transitioning from male to female. Then you instantly become what you really really want to be.
It all depends on how much of her meniscus she had removed during the surgery whether she has problems in the long term or not. Having a meniscectomy can drastically increase the probability of developing osteoarthritis of the knee.
I've had my meniscus removed also & after 2 years it's still just as discomforting & painful I really wish I can try a transplant plan soon I'm only 22 & help myself out as much as possible with wholesome eating & rehab drills & cycling constantly but I feel my quality of life since is just being hit by my missing Meniscus, would like to speak with you guys more about it!
@@Greavez why don't you get a grafted meniscus to attach to the torn piece. It will take a full year to mesh with your body but hey...and are you able to go all out in sports
@@wordupmagazines32 I'll contact the surgeon specialist about this option also & let you know, thanks !
@@Greavez I'm on a waiting list for a meniscus transplant, I feel you man 💪
FACT !! ................sadly
What a commercial. High on hope fluff, low on specifics.
You also overlooked the significant advantage of being younger when it comes to rapid recovery after the surgery. I had both knees operated on at the ages of 59 and 61, and I've found that the experience is markedly different. At 61, the recovery process is considerably longer, and I have yet to fully complete it. Age certainly plays a crucial role in the healing journey. I have also been an athlete all my life.
I started running as a kid in the early 80s and stopped after a couple of years. I revisited running in my mid 30s to shed over 30 lbs of unwanted weight - which I ultimately did. I continued my running and biking regimen and unfortunately tore the meniscus in my left leg two years later. I had successful arthroscopic surgery at 38 years old and after a few weeks of healing and rehab I was running again. I did my first half marathon pushing 50 years of age and have continued running and biking ever since. I'm visiting an ortho today because I believe I have now torn my right leg meniscus at age 54. If that's in fact the case, I'll be getting another arthroscopic procedure done and then it's low impact workouts, like riding my bike, and perhaps doing "short runs" (5K) from here on in. Age and years of working out, especially intense workouts, will no doubt lead to an injury. That being said, you don't have to quit working out (especially if it's a passion and lifestyle choice) you just have to be smarter about how you do it. Your mind may still feel young, way into mid-life, but your body will sometimes remind you that you're no spring chicken. Stay healthy, my friends!
Im 11 And I have a year miniscus in my left knee. I have had it since I was 4. Because of it I got a cyst. I have to get surgery in the first week of june. Thank God my parents took me to the doctor cause it hurts so so bad. If you have this to go the doctor and good luck.
What is the condition after surgery is your knee feeling good or u have issues?
How's your recovery? X
you told us nothing, so thx for nothing
Un Shqip best comment I have ever seen 😂😂😂😂
Agreed! Bunch of commercial fluff I wanted to see her procedure man the before and after
I am only 16 years old and 1 year ago i tore my menisci. It was so painful. It took them a look time to send me for an MRI. I finally got it stitched, and i am now recovering!
So how you recovering?? By operate or just fisio?
How are you now, what type of tear was it and did it heal successfully
What happens then had u been through a surgery?
What type of tear
Everyone is different. I limped around on and off for a year thinking it was a temporary injury which would ease off, but it didn't. I had no idea it was a tear. I had surgery at 40 and was told I should be okay in 3 weeks, that turned out to be wrong, it took 6 months for me to feel better. And now my knee pops every 5 mins when extending from a bent position, and it is also weak when I rise to my feet from sitting and takes about 30 secs to come to life when I start walking. It also aches in cold weather and I still get slight pain when I bend my knee with my heel going towards my ass. My surgery helped a bit, ( carried out in the UK ) but my knee is weak and still has issues ( I do loads of strength and conditioning on it ). Years of running and probably crap knee genetics ruined me.
Marvin Dorfler ,had a similar experience with my right knee. Had arthroscopic surgery done last July 17, 2018. Fresh wound like pain went down.But almost 6 months after surgery numbing pain escalates off and on fter I attempt to walk to more or less than a mile, stationary bike for 30 minutes. Will look to this alternative treatment but not knee replacement. Get well . Peace..
@@christopherasuncion619 well I've torn my 80% of my medial menicus and had an acl surgery a few years prior. 3 months after my surgery, i get popping and a intense feeling that my knee will snap and sometimes see my whole knee moves. I've told my surgeon and he said if it's still ike this in 3 months he'll scope it again put more stitches in and clean it abit more.
I'd look into getting another repair, as 80% of repairs succeed 20% fail. If you still have symptoms maybe get a knee replacement
@@christopherasuncion619 interesting, good to know it's not just me.
hanselxy my medial meniscus is like mash potato and had a repair
I’ve had knee pain off and on, felt like my knee wanted to give off on me, so i found out today i have a meniscus tear right knee, i think its minor cause i’ve been very active and had no major pain, I just hope its in the red zone so it can heal on its own.
How is it going now?
Thank you for sharing
@@paikuhansensei815 thanks for the reply, It’s going great i had on and off issues, but still staying active, I’ve been doing squats and knee lifts and it helped out a lot.
How has it been going i have one too and will soon undergo surgery
@@ulises375 The doctor suggested surgery but i refused. He said it was in the white zone and can't heal but I did some research and you can strengthen the muscles around your kneel to keep support and that's what i did its been fine ever since get pains here and there but not like before. I think surgery is just going to make it worst down the road you should reconsider.
@@miguelfloriano9039 yes but unfortunately mine is a complex tear it broke into smaller pieces my meniscus and those pieces are just moving around so i prefer for them to clean it up instead of it hurting me more down the road
Contrary to some people, im no athlete. Im concerned about getting back to work on regular non-modified duties..
This video just made me more confident cuz next week iam gonna do this arthroscopy. And now I felt I can be back to the football.❤
I would love some advice. I had 2 meniscus surgeries last year(2021), on the same knee , 6 months apart. I used to run often, mainly 5k distances...sometimes more, sometimes less. Since the surgery, my knee sometimes locks, my knee cap feels like its in the wrong position , I cant squat , I still can't put a lot of pressure or body-weight on my knee and despite trying, I certainly can't run . The pain is too intense. I've had intensive physiotherapy including some resistance work. The quad muscle above my knee is visibly smaller than the muscle on my 'healthy leg'. I am seriously wishing I hadn't gone ahead with both surgeries. Normal walking is fine, but even going up and down stairs, I can't bend my knee or put pressure on my knee like before. ..any advice would be a God send. Thanks.
Hi from Canada BC, I had Surgery on Aug 4, 23, the surgery went well, the surgeon said she was able to do some repairs. I started physiotherapy 1 week after surgery and I am still continue with it but I'm only down to using 1 crutch and a sleeve for my knee. There is significant swelling if i have my leg down to long, i have a limp when I try to walk without crutches and the pain is not gone away. Im frustrated and want to get back to my normal activities. The pain is real bad on stairs, going to a sitting position then standing. I feel like I'm missing something, and I definitely don't want to have to go back for another surgery. Help
try knee over toe ground zero...it might you a bit ...
Got keyhole surgery for torn meniscus. Holes closed up very well and for all intents and purposes disappeared. Unfortunately the pain and discomfort has lasted three weeks so far. Ofcourse they make it sound like its like gettingbs tooth pulled out,it takes a lot of physio and rest to get better..im a truckdriver and my future depends on my recovery..but i must say .The surgeon is a genius.
How is it now ?
@@laiquetaher2887 there’s no more stabbing knife pain. It does become a Little bit uncomfortable when I walk more than 10 km a day or when it’s really cold but in general it is so so much better like 90% better before there was always a stabbing pain in my knee but not any more so yeah doing a lot better and I’ve also lost 20 more kilos since the operation as I am more active
@@autopilotlevel7296 I have an arthroscopic procedure this week for my meniscus. I’m just worried about arthritis later on in life due to partial meniscectomy. How long did it take you to get to normal activities ?
The truth is you really want to keep all of your Meniscus, I had a third of mine removed age 42, I'm 54 now have pain.
Surgery is a great business.
So do you regret the surgery
Yeah, but what was the other option? Blows my mind the fear everyone has to potential meniscus repairs or little partial meniscectomies because of people complaining like you. When the cartilage is torn leaving it unoperated is worse cause it leads to further degradation, potential knee locking and catching, and complication activating leg muscles. Man, surgery is not cool but it tries to fix what is already fucked. Besides, after a meniscectomy or meniscus repair you should do PT or strengthening exercises PERIOD for the rest of your life to remain painfree.
I must be the only person on the world that is not afraid of surgery. I've had 8 of them .not proudly but not fearful of them if they makes sense. If you need it you need.
8?! Why?
I have a hyper mobile meniscus, not a torn one, and as a dancer I’ve chosen surgery, I can’t find any videos or anything on hyper mobile meniscus. Just wondering if anyone could help.
Don’t worry, there are NBA stars with their meniscus totally removed, and they are still exercising normally. In the future, 10 or 20 years we will be able to cure it.
Don't we have the technology now though? I've had 3 meniscus surgeries and at 18 I have already developed arthritis. I also have somthing called a Discoid Meniscus which is an abnormality that causes me to tear it easily. My Dr. recommended me to have a meniscus transplant.
When the knee is injured at a much older age, osteoarthritis can set in very quickly and that will cause other problems with the body ankles foot hips and shoulder alignments plus pain when the bone rubs together In Japan a top specialist has created a cure by injection with tiny grains of metal so the tissue can be manoeuvred into place with a magnet
Its my opinion as a brother.i speak broken English but I experienced these things surgery has too much complications.u will not be able to do things as u do now
How do people get inuring like this with just running or lifting . I my body landed on my leg . I didn’t break anything just tore my medial and lateral and poster horn
Anyone from India?if yes please answer my question:
Have meniscus collagen implants (meniscus scaffolds) ever been done in India? If this was done then suggest me the doctor's name as I was in pain a few months after my partial menisectomy surgery.
what meniscus injury did you have?
Turns out meniscal removal is awful for us apparently, i'd like to hear how she's doing today
Lmfao I almost died in a car accident falling asleep driving dislocated my left knee so everything tore and few other injuries , can I get a story 😂
how long did it take for your knee to heal after a surgery if you had one, because I also had a knee Injury after a car accident, except for my case, my car hydroplaned and I lost control.
Angelo Navarro they did the the two side ligaments first which took 6 months , then after that they did the ACL, meniscus and I believe it was the PCL bc they had to tighten it , which took another 6 months , take my advice and take your recovery slow , you’ll get frustrated and down if you’re very active , I ended up walking two weeks after surgery which may have loosened it , so listen to the doctors and physical therapist , it ultimately depends on your body as well , you’ll be solid if tho if you follow the plan
U deserve a story😁
I have had a meniscus removal because it was shredded, acl repair and patella tendon repair and another. I was wondering what recovery span was for this kind of thing since I only find each separate or whole knee replacements. I am super athletic and I'm not going to lie it is extremely frustrating. Along w this quarantine I've been out for work for 4 months now. My knee still stiffens up and I have a 120 degree bend at its most. Working on it at least an hr each morning. My goal is to have its 140 degree bend to return to work in a warehouse in almost 3 weeks
Mrs Black hi! Sorry for the question but did you have your whole meniscus removed. Or it was partially trimmed?
I’m 14 and I tore my meniscus and my cross country season is starting and I have no clue what I should do
Did it heal?
What surgery did you get ? Can you squat as of today ?
Same thing happened to me but I also had a sprained acl and two tiny fractures in my femur and tibia. I had surgery on the first
They didn’t mention what type of meniscus tear.
how long time does it take to come back from a meniscus surgery like this??
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i had meniscus surgery june 2017 by the 2nd week of august 2017 I was running again.
U will be able to walk the same day of surgery.but after a year or two after surgery u will feel u were mistaken to undergo surgery.better to be punctual ,do strengthening exercises modify ur moves according to the condition.there is no improvement in knee after surgery .there is just one improvement .if ur knee locks badly.after surgery it will not lock.so if ur knee doesn't lock ,don't get operated
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It depends on what they do during the surgery. I have had 3 meniscus surgeries now, and 2 of my surgeries have had a recovery time of 6 weeks, and 1 of my surgeries took 6 months to recover from. It depends on if they repair it or cut it out.
Hi my name is Enrico I just had medial meniscus surgery last Thursday I feel like I won’t run again. Any thoughts?
Any thoughts still?
@@SigmaChicken09 Iam recovered now
Took 6 months
I can fully flex my knee now
how long u take time to recovery? i was did yesterday ...so pain 😩
how are you now?
@@fahadqureshi3101 alhamdulillah going better , i can play badminton, football , volleyball now …❤️
@@ahmadfarabi6234 Salaam jazakallah Ahmad. I am getting surgery next month and I am so so scared. iA it goes well
@@fahadqureshi3101 just do it and it take 10-12 month to recover , make sure you listen what the doctor said .dont push and stay calm ❤️
@@ahmadfarabi6234 I'll do my best bro :) . Thanks again!
i had a tear on my medial meniscus a while ago. the pain will be constant for the next 2-3 days. if u are taking care of it and not aggravating it, it should heal gradually. however, after 6 months of constant sports, my tear became a detachment and it got significantly worse. a tear wont put you out for good. even without surgery, i was fine running and jumping for over 5 months until it deatached.
Is it a root tear? Did you get the surgery to repair it or remove?
repaired
@@kaisertan2256 Do you know if they drilled through your tibia and send suture through the tunnel to pull down meniscus to bone or was it just sutured together? Is your repair holding up and are you as flexible and mobile as you where? Thank you for the response
they didnt drill through my tibia they drilled through the knee joint in 2 points one in the lateral side and one in the medial side. I have gained almost full functional mobility except that it feels lose at times. why are u asking?
@@kaisertan2256 I only ask bc my teenage son has a medial post root tear and has been practicing sports for 4 months now with no pain. He did PT and did not really seam to work, bc second mri showed tear got bigger. They want to do the surgery, but not sure what to do. I know you had similar experience. What do you think?
I watched a video with an orthopedic surgeon involved in the creation of an artificial meniscus that could be inserted orthoscopically. He said "Menisectomy surgery leads to osteo-arthritis which leads to total knee replacement."
Enough said for me.
Is the different kind of strong stronger than weak but weaker than ordinary strong which makes it weak only in comparison, but much stronger that ordinary weak ,again only if both are regarded subjectively and independent of judgement or ego
You are naughty ha!ha!😆
seems like promo of the hospital
You literally made this video up for propaganda. What was the outcome long term?
just got news that i’m getting surgery for my torn meniscus! at 13 haha!
shwyn xoxo take care. I’m about to take an mri to see if my meniscus is torn. have care
Hey how is your knee doing?
So what did she do!
My repair surgery is failed after 3 months. I got no idea what to do... Some say it heals itself even it is failed. Please recccommend me
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I stood up from a chair and when i did I felt I sharp pain in my hamstring, the next day it was fine, my knee know has pain on knee cap and on sides Of knee and hamstring, don’t yet know what’s up.
Partial meniscectomy is a very poor outcome surgery ... you should only consider it when all other options are exhausted ... and even then you may be better living with what you have got
How can a regular woman who runs a marathon afford good medical care in the US. That surgery alone must costs grands of dollars
health insurance?
What was the surgery?
Meniscus repair?
Partial meniscus removal?
How can u do all those exercises post surgery?
U can
But the shock absorbers are less effective
Impact exercises are a no no post meniscus removal/repair
In the long run, arthritis will say hello
:/
then go for meniscus collagen implant (meniscus scaffold).
I don't appreciate surgery.if ur knee locks very badly even while walking normally only then undergo surgery.a torn meniscus is better than menisectomy
Is there any alternative? Im only 24 dont know what to do
I agree! I did Physical Therapy a few times, tried to keep moving and it worked for years then my knee started locking and clicking. It was happening everytime I would stand or walking up and down stairs. That was when I finally had surgery. I had a medial meniscus tear, I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis with Osteoarthritis. So surgery doesn't have to be the first option.
Im a 15 year old footballer i got this injury couple months ago . Ive still been playing football whilst undergoing some pain but it sometimes isnt there . Like an hour after playing my knee swells again and pain comes i dont know what to do . My new season is coming up
@@itsm3dud39 did you have the surgery? did the pain go away? And what did repair involve? Shaving or sewing it?
@@ru2253 i never had surgery. i dont have pain now bqz i dont run,squat or dont do any things that gives pressure to my knee i just walk
I just had. My meniscus repaired 2 days ago
Nicholas Collinsworth how long are ylu out for
Derek Royce anywhere from 2-5 months
How are you feeling now ?
Nicholas Collinsworth .
Jonathan Campos I’m feeling really well I have about 2 weeks of pt left and I’ll be playing baseball
Hello, here is Korea 2 years ago I had surgery to suture the right meniscus medial root 2 years ago. It ruptured again in the same place on July 30. The suturing operation was successful 2 years ago, but I think the suture without improving the body imbalance led to the overall muscle imbalance. When the stiffness of the hip joint or the stiffness of the right shoulder is relieved, the left and right balance feels like the knee pain is there, but the overall balance feels better. Do I need surgery again? The inner part of the cartilage plate is said to be difficult to regenerate because there are no blood vessels, but I've heard that it can be regenerated with synovial fluid. What do you think? And I wonder if it is right for the overall muscle balance to deteriorate after surgery without correcting the body imbalance.
meniscus surjry is back in your game 3 month
hiii mam
i m bimal from
india
i have also a torn meniscus in
my right leg
my doctor advised me
for surgery
but he is saying that u can't do sports again
after this i m depressed
ur video took me out from my depression
i am an wushu player and i have more medals and prizes in this sports i don't wanna leave this is my heart
plz mam tips me something
can i go back to my sports
Hey what's happens ..are u okey now brother?
We will be able to cured it! Technology is developing faster than you think. I would say a maximum 20 years, not only this, but we will be able to cure cancers! Be optimistic!!
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She had mensicus tear in medial meniscus grade 2 / 3
I think I have this injury.. I want your doctor but I'm not a women .. :/
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Oh each baby
I wanna be like her.
I had this surgery and I was 8
Do you still have pain?
Yup I’m only 9 anyways
@@nadiamoore3289 how are you now?
@@itsm3dud39 im doing great but still going to phsiotherapy bc i had to have another on my other knee but besides that im better than ever and stronger than before! Thank you for asking
@@nadiamoore3289 ok👍
Building an airplane and watching it fly? 😂 I don’t want to feminist anyone’s medical knowledge end abilities but a plane ? Seriously?
I’ve had 5 meniscal surgeries and repairs with extensive sport for many years. They behaving like this is some unique treatment? Also - no - specialist women’s surgeons? For women? Lol.. a great surgeon can do both men and females. Problem is some legs are heavy - and these women orthopods can’t handle the difficult manual jobs of orthopeadics - so they try market the procedure to women. There’s no actual reason to have a meniscal repair under a “womans” specialists. Sure the locum of injury is different - sure the Q angle is slightly different. Sure the rehab has some different considerations... but no - women’s meniscal surgery is nothing unique or special to women. Pure American marketing. This entire thing was so cringe... a meniscal repair is one of the most simple procedures in orthopeadics with great return to sport.. (and does lead to eventual degeneration anyways - due to changing loading forces)... but this is as if she had some complex surgery... ummmm - no... some orthopeadic surgeries are modern day miracles and absolutely tough and strenuous work. I’ll be picking the surgeon whose hands are powerful and precise. This is like a feminist add rather than something of substance. I’ve seen athletic male orthopeadic surgeons litteraly sweat from hard manual Labour of an acl and meniscal repair... and they trying to sell a petite orthopeadic surgeon here - that needs assistants to do most of the work. Lol.
Is there always damage on the long run? And what did the repair involve? Sewing or shaving it off?
They made it out as if only women are allowed this repair
Good
Gross. A Nugget lover
the hell is that?
@@neadster469 a nogga
I am only 16 years old and 1 year ago i tore my menisci. It was so painful. It took them a look time to send me for an MRI. I finally got it stitched, and i am now recovering!
Did you receive surgery?
FraiT Train yes i did!
@@floortjebrand2418 thanks I'm going to request surgery on the 17th
FraiT Train you should! It’s probably better that not having it and it’s worth the shot.
@@floortjebrand2418 what do you mean I said I'm going to get the surgery...