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re: Torn Meniscus Question
Posted on 11/15/25 at 7:52 pm to Falco
Posted on 11/15/25 at 7:52 pm to Falco
Personally, I highly recommend surgery. I started having knee issues in my 20’s, but didn’t know it was my meniscus until I finally saw an orthopedic in my mid-30’s after it got to the point the pain and limitations became problematic.
Had about 15% of my meniscus removed, took rehab seriously, and felt so much better afterwards. Long distance running and jogging for exercise were the only thing I eliminated afterwards. I regret not getting it addressed sooner.
Had about 15% of my meniscus removed, took rehab seriously, and felt so much better afterwards. Long distance running and jogging for exercise were the only thing I eliminated afterwards. I regret not getting it addressed sooner.
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Posted on 11/15/25 at 7:52 pm to Falco
Sounds like you need a second opinion.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 7:58 pm to Falco
Let em scope it and clean it up. Won't be good as new but should be much better. Had mine done at 43 and was walking without crutches 3 days later.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 8:14 pm to Falco
Had my left meniscus scoped in '22. Was on crutches for 2 weeks and putting full weight on it a month later.
Don't be half-assed on your PT
Don't be half-assed on your PT
This post was edited on 11/15/25 at 8:15 pm
Posted on 11/15/25 at 8:30 pm to Falco
I’ve had two meniscus knee surgeries on both knees over 45 - in both the doc just repaired the tear, not completely remove.
I haven’t done squats in years, but no issues with extensions or leg press. Walking is easy but running for a long distance is out of the question.
I’d go get a 2nd…
I haven’t done squats in years, but no issues with extensions or leg press. Walking is easy but running for a long distance is out of the question.
I’d go get a 2nd…
Posted on 11/15/25 at 8:47 pm to Falco
Tore left medial meniscus in my early 30’s and dealt with it. Tore my right medial meniscus is my early early 40’s and the pain and swelling was worse. Had it drained and was 80% better the next day.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 9:17 pm to Falco
Mine would lock - was in HS, 70s. Had surgery and nothing of consequence since
Posted on 11/15/25 at 9:19 pm to Falco
I was walking the next day after mine. It’s not bad.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 9:29 pm to Falco
Prayers to Soni.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 9:51 pm to Falco
It depends on the tear. If it's locking on you, you ought to have surgery.
I had three surgeries and continued playing softball. As a catcher.
I had three surgeries and continued playing softball. As a catcher.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 10:13 pm to Falco
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Every day there is some pain, but it's pretty tolerable, but sometimes at night I'll turn and the pain in my knee will wake me up. I can walk just fine, but I cannot run or jump without pain or my knee locking.
I tore mine halfway through junior year of hs football and it was the same way. The worst was when I had that issue on my left leg and hurt my right ankle, I had to shift my weight like every 30s.
However, I did finish the football season, and school year, including baseball before I did anything. Our POS trainer blamed it on a hamstring issue. I ended up having surgery in June prior to Sr year of HS and started full contact again in August. It's been almost 20 years though, and it still gives me some issues
Posted on 11/15/25 at 10:25 pm to Falco
Dealing with it sucks, I've been hobbling on mine for the last three or four years since I slipped on some ice in Minnesota. It doesn't always heal right and can leave you with some lingering pain.
Posted on 11/15/25 at 11:48 pm to shutterspeed
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Prayers to Soni.
I think he will be okay. Soni is a tough little SOB.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 4:40 am to Falco
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or my knee locking.
I actually had this issue post surgery. A knee brace with a knee cap immobolizer insert was the solution. Eventually muscles will strengthen up and keep it from moving around. I had immense pain (for the injury, not vs child birth lol) pre surgery. Apparently fluid was leaking from my knee cap and pooling right on top of a nerve on the backside of my knee area. I remember just being puzzled af as the PA was reviewing my mri or whatever imagining i did. Hearing only my meniscus was damaged blew my mind, as the majority of the discomfort wasn't in the front. I'm back to the point I'll willingly get up on roofs, up to 8:12 pitch
, without my knee cap brace on. Took most of a year to get that confidence back.Posted on 11/16/25 at 7:01 am to Falco
As someone who knows first hand the pain and discomfort of a torn meniscus I can empathize with your situation. First try getting a steroid shot in the knee followed by physical therapy. If this fails then consider surgery. Best wishes.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 7:28 am to Falco
Knees over toes!
Knees over toes!
Look him up on YouTube.
I had patella tracking issues.
Surgery rehab etc didn't help.
I've always been an athlete. Keep in top shape.
I did rehab hardcore. Was perfect patient.
I started knees over toes as a last resort.
Within a few months I was back on basketball court.
I paid for the program for a bit.
Once got better I still follow them and do a lot of the exercises.
He works w top athletes like Mike trout.
NFL guys. NBA, MLB, etc.
Check out knees over toes! Cannot stress enough.
Knees over toes!
Look him up on YouTube.
I had patella tracking issues.
Surgery rehab etc didn't help.
I've always been an athlete. Keep in top shape.
I did rehab hardcore. Was perfect patient.
I started knees over toes as a last resort.
Within a few months I was back on basketball court.
I paid for the program for a bit.
Once got better I still follow them and do a lot of the exercises.
He works w top athletes like Mike trout.
NFL guys. NBA, MLB, etc.
Check out knees over toes! Cannot stress enough.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 7:56 am to Falco
I only sign up for surgery IF the risks of the condition exceed the risks of the surgery.
I’m too old for flag football, softball, so IF I can walk and bear the pain, I’d forgo the surgery.
Other people may decide differently based on mileage.
I’m too old for flag football, softball, so IF I can walk and bear the pain, I’d forgo the surgery.
Other people may decide differently based on mileage.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:10 am to Privateer 2007
I had a VERY painful meniscus tear in 2022, doctor recommended surgery but was candid that I should try to rehab because surgery option doesn’t go away.
Did Knees Over Toes and my knee is stronger than ever now.
Reasons I opted out of surgery:
-Was $5k out of pocket
-Satisfaction studies show pain reoccurring later in life with arthritis increase
Did Knees Over Toes and my knee is stronger than ever now.
Reasons I opted out of surgery:
-Was $5k out of pocket
-Satisfaction studies show pain reoccurring later in life with arthritis increase
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:25 am to Falco
If it is minor pain, I would live with it. Be a man! JK.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:28 am to Falco
Had a torn meniscus and floating piece that locked up my left knee at 45. Doc shaved it down and worked on end of femur a bit. Recovery for me was tough but better than not being able to get out of a car or bed. Im glad I did it.
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