Hi Pippi, Sorry to hear about your cartilage tear. I totally understand how painful that can be. The meniscus will not repair itself. It may settle down with time and not be so irritating. It is best to seek advice from your medical practitioner. If the meniscus continues to bother you, you might be able to have an arthoscopic surgery to trim out the loose bit of cartilage. Some people have had good results from PRP injections or Stem Cell applications - but that can be very expensive with no guaranteed results. It is always a good idea to get stronger - as you strengthen your muscles you may not notice the pain so much. All the best - Robin
I have a flap meniscus tear. Can that heal by itself?
Hi Pippi,
Sorry to hear about your cartilage tear. I totally understand how painful that can be. The meniscus will not repair itself. It may settle down with time and not be so irritating. It is best to seek advice from your medical practitioner. If the meniscus continues to bother you, you might be able to have an arthoscopic surgery to trim out the loose bit of cartilage.
Some people have had good results from PRP injections or Stem Cell applications - but that can be very expensive with no guaranteed results.
It is always a good idea to get stronger - as you strengthen your muscles you may not notice the pain so much.
All the best - Robin