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Dr. David Geier hey I tore my acl & meniscus & it’s been 5 months since surgery & I still feel stiffness & it’s been cracking or popping a lot while walking
How long is recovery... really? I was told 6 months but I still feel very fragile now that 6 months is here. Still find myself limping and having pain - especially after sitting. Is 1 year more like it? And if I am worried, should I see a different surgeon or the same one?
@@sethpainter7143 Did you do pt? You did not mention that but since these surgeries normally cause quad lag and other things I hope you did some pt and did not just think the surgery was the end of the issue. Sorry if this is a stupid question but you did not say and from what I understand a good pt is very important after any knee surgery.
I just had my surgery, my meniscus had a lateral tear but the surgeon just made holes around it and said that should be enough for the meniscus to heal itself. But now he's also suggesting prp injections. I would opt for the injections only if I know my meniscus isn't healing on its own but how do I determine that
Biggest mistake of my life was getting knee surgery for meniscus tear on both sides of one knee, didn't even notice the lateral was torn and never suffered any aggravation of the knee whenever running, after surgery it is the lateral which now aggravates me constantly. was told by doctor I would be able to run again within 9 months providing it was slow and gradual with an increase to full capacity after a year, one year and six months on and I have gone from running an average of 95k a week to being incapable of running no more than 2k before the knee breaks down and the pain becomes unbearable. I'm no surgeon but I would advise anybody suffering from tears to not rush in and get surgery but wait and see if it can be recovered with rehabilitation, I rushed in and am not better off. it's actually worse.
Hi! I’ve had a meniscus bucket handle repair 4 weeks ago. For someone that’s always active and works as a personal trainer. This injury was mentally a hell! My doctor couldn’t stress enough about the recovery after the surgery. He kept mentioning that I have to take rest for at least 6 weeks. That means not putting to much pressure on it. Walking on crutches, and never bend the knee more than 90 degree. Even if you don’t feel pain. And to be honest I have kept myself to most of his advice. If I had a financial back up I would have probably done what my doctor said. I don’t feel pain anymore and I am almost back to walking normal again. My physical therapist did some deep tissue massage on my upper leg to keep the muscle working and some electro stimulation. There are times that when I stand to long that I feel some irritation but it’s slowly disappearing. In two weeks I have my second checkup, my doctor will than do some test on me like twisting and bending my leg/knee. Let’s hope for the best. One more thing before I go. If you ever have to go through a meniscus repair keep in mind that you need to have patience! A lot of it!!!
Sam Ame thanks for sharing your experience. Hope your recovery is on track. I too had a medial bucket handle meniscus tear in my right knee and my doctor repaired it. I am 5 weeks out of surgery and my doctor has advise to be on crutches and 50% load bearing. However, in my 5th week I cheated i.e., walked a lot limping without crutches. Now I am getting localized pain on the medial side and concerned that that the repair did not work. Further more, since I am limping and not putting equal weight on the legs, I have muscle pain in my right leg calf. Do you still have localized pain? Did you have pain/soreness in your calf?
I had surgery 14 days ago and it was a very easy minimal pain for the first 6 days and now the pain has me in tears. ..it the kneecap that is the most painful part of my problems. ..it's so painful that I am going to be calling the doctor. ..it's was in agony most of today and I'm not able to walk around like I was. ..am ice and infrared therapy. ..I'm I'm very disappointed that I'm not healing like I was looking forward to. ..maybe I should have been easier on myself instead of trying to be super woman. ..lol..age 66 with RA, crohn's and fibromyalgia. ..and oh...both biceps and rotators torn...failed surgery. ...most painful surgery. ...nightmare
@@anw1986 how are you doing now. i had similar situation and after 5 weeks, I think I have bended my knee more than 90 degrees by mistake and I am having pain.
Im 6 months out after my repair. I am a very active 35F and this whole ordeal has been so depressing. I dont feel good at all 6 months out. How are you doing 10+ months later?
I had a massive bucket handle tear on my left knee which left me a locked knee and unable to put my heel to the floor . I’m 2 months post op after a meniscus repair. So far so good I’m back to work as a plumber mindful of what I’m doing regarding twisting and squatting . A result for me …
Hope sooner recovery for you. I have the same situation. How was your first 6 week. Did you put any weight on your leg? And how was your physical therapy?
@@nessa90 fully recovered the operation was a success which the surgeon said was only a 65% success rate with it being repaired rather than partially removed . I’ve got full movement can do everything I did prior to tearing it Thank you for your question
@@nessa90 yeah do the exercises and don’t do any twisting actions . It was 5 months for me to be confident in fully kneeling and twisting it . Always be mindful of not putting it in that position . Still am now really after 1 year . Hot tub helped me with the supportive squatting getting the full flex back which I have now
I had what the surgeon described as a "massive bucket handle tear" in my medial meniscus repaired in November last year. My rehabilitation was going well until a few weeks ago when I felt a brief sharp pain when I was using the leg press machine (an exercise prescribed by my physiotherapist) and shortly after that I noticed that my knee was catching in certain positions, and then clunking back into place. There's no doubt in my find that this is because the tear has re-opened. I feel that this is the end of the line for me in terms of ever playing sport again, which is hard to come to terms with.
Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, not good: my physio has confirmed that my medial meniscus has re-torn, as I suspected. I'm going to speak to my surgeon about what my options are, but I think my only choice is to have a menisectomy and hope that I can avoid osteoarthritis.
I had multiple partial tears of my left knee, partial tear of my meniscus a year ago, the physician kept dismissing my symptoms. About 3 months ago, I went for a second opinion, I also requested a comparrison MRI since so much time had passed. The physican for the second opinion said he would not have let my injuries go, and would have repaired the tears back then. Needless to say, I ended up having the surgery done almost 3 weeks ago. The first few days I felt nothing (he used a nerve block to help mediate the pain for a few days). After the few days, I noticed my foot was cold, modeled, and was sore and achy, but was up and walking with the knee immobilzer. I hadnt felt this good in a while ( I was not medicated). I took off the teds, because they were hurting me. I actually had to cut them off due to the swelling. At the moment, I still have a lot of swelling, and was told not to bear weight. A lesson learned. I should have made solid plans for someone to care for my dogs, help me cook and clean. The biggest challenge post-op, was the reduction of my ADL's. I hope that no one has to be alone if they have this surgery, it can be overwheing having to do so much by yourself.
Hi! Greetings from South Yorkshire, Uk. I'm new to this pin. Anyway here goes, I had a anthroscopy on the 2nd of July around 5 or 6 weeks ago. I twisted my left knee getting out of a low down Sports car about 4 years ago and after a few steroid injections, I was offered an anthroscopy. Had the op for a lateral meniscus tear on left knee. I have had keyhole surgery where surgeon has flushed the joint out and cartilage trimmed. I am so worried that my knee isn't healing successfully as it is feeling worse now than before. It is clicking and grinding as though there's something catching. This happens when I turn my knee and I find myself helping to lift and move my knee with my hands. My knee still feels stiff when I bend it. I am doing the physio exercises that I have been given. I am seeing the consultant on the 17th of August, so I need to be asking him lots of questions. I am feeling quite miserable at the moment as I was expecting more of an improvement by now. I am wanting to get back to work and walking and cycling. 😢
Me 23 , acl reconstruciton at 18, bucket handle meniscus tear at 20, acl revision and bucket handle menisucs tear at 22, now buckethandle tear again. Currently not consider surgery....😅. Personally have hypermobility syndrome, so without gym to build up the muscle all the surgeries are useless until my muscle can fully support the parts(ligament,tendon...).
I had surgery to clean up a torn meniscus tear in my left knee. About a month & 1/2 after the surgery, I felt like I was maybe 80 percent back to normal. Not long after that, I took a turn for the worst and I don't know what happened. Almost 3 months later, I am once again finding it difficult to walk which is interfering with my daily activities. I am scheduled to go back to see the surgeon in just a few days!
I had a meniscus bucket tear repair followed by numerous visits to have the excessive fluid drained post 4:35 op 3 x to be exact. It has been one year and I am still in constant pain after the slightest activity and it’s locking again
@@IfUReadThisEatADick my meniscus and ACL are healing. I’m in month 4. Just had an MRI cause of the pain. No clue yet what it is. It’s medial side of my knee. I’m thinking sprained MCL and/or swollen Pes anserine. But I’ve not clue. I’m getting stronger everyday but I’m not anywhere near where I need to be for BJJ.
Hi brother...i hope your knee in track...I've had same symptoms like u. I've done .my knee repair surgery since 5 months ... I'm still in pain and I couldn't complete flexion my knee....so had you the same symptoms during this period????
@@ayadyehya3635 just medial knee pain at the tibia. Might be cause of the screw holding in the new acl. Also swollen pes anserine. I don’t compete but really missing hard training
Bro stop reading that shit I had the same surgery just listen to what ur physician said to u and u will be fine don't put no weight on it and keep ice it and u will be fine bro. Those ppl probably didn't do what they were told
HDMI’s it heal and how long did it take? I had a repair and I still struggle to walk and have a bump on the same lateral side after 5 months. Can u answer?
Thank you to Dr.David Geier for uploading this fab video. I have been reading all the comments and feel for everyone and totally understand. The mental strain is tough. My doctors nor physio would not help me. All I kept hearing was strengthening exercises. I asked my physio to send me for a MRI he said no I said I’m going to pay for a private one to be done, his reply why waste your money. The verdict was I did go ahead and pay as we all know our own bodies and know when something is not right. I had been enduring a lot of pain and stiffness of the knee with giving way, then the swelling got so bad it wouldn’t go down. The MRI came back that the MCL had torn extruded and truncated and with sign of arthritis and also degenerative. I took these results back to the physio which they then referred me to a surgeon. I’ve had the surgery 10/5/22 the surgeon had sewn trimmed the meniscus. After about 6/8 weeks after surgery I felt like my life was back on track. Then into 4th month I feel like I’m back to where I was before surgery. The swelling hasn’t gone, the pain is starting to get worse. I struggle badly when I get up from bed to walk and when I’ve been lightly walking ie shopping I start to feel sick with pain and after rest when I get up and feel so stiff that I feel like I’m 90. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been waking in the night a few times a night in pain. It’s ruining my life I’m a post lady and now I’m on zero wages and the mental stress of all this is very tiring. I went back to my doctors and just to be told maybe I should accept that it’s never going to be like before and also maybe I can’t do my job anymore and to be told nothing more we can do for you. When this isn’t true after seeing this video. So thank you.
I had mine done in June 2017. today is 9/26 /18I have so much pain in my knee especially when walking or standing .My knee looks deformed . He said its arthritis . I dont know what he did . Im so depressed i cant do the things i use to do.
I had a torn meniscus and two torn ligaments and a torn tendon repaired 13 months ago, it has been the worst experience , I have to wear a brace , my knee feels so loose and squishy and I can’t bend my knee My friend got hers done 14 months ago and she is worse , we both have swollen knees, they lock and just feel very unhappy
I had torn meniscus surgery over a year ago. It hasn't been very different before the surgery. I have a lot of swelling and pain. Limited mobility. Trouble sleeping. I've had fluid pulled off my knee twice since surgery with two cortizone shots.
I had the same surgery. I'm currently experiencing the same symptoms that you are experiencing. I have swelling and had fluid removed twice as well as two cortisone shots after fluid removal. I'm trying to find a solution for this problem.
@@rhondadillard3075 I've had fluid removed 5 times. Cortisone shots about the same. Don't know if it was mistake or not having it done. Might be even worse if i didn't have it. Don't really know.
@@Nazz1952 Hi, yes i feel the same way. My Dr told me to rest it with the exception of going on the stationary bike, icing and basically don't over due it. I go back in 4wks. Hopefully, no fluid build up🤞🏼
@@CoolGuy-gp7vv hi ...I hope your knee in track...I've had same symptoms like u. I've done .my knee repair surgery since 5 months ... I'm still in pain and I couldn't complete flexion my knee....so had you the same symptoms during this period????
I just had a repair on 6/3. It was on the root of the meniscus. I'll keep you updated. I do want to know, is it extremely important to keep a brace on?
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had a partial meniscus repair July 2020 (in between lockdowns) and its still sore :( have had MRI that has shown some extrusion of the medial meniscus into the medial gutter. had cortisone shot which did nothing to change the pain. thanks for the you tube
When i whento phycical theapy i beleive ther re injuerd mine and i complain of pain and my dr says it would be rare and i wouldnt know it if it did but i feel even more pain now
Yes therapy probably did. I went to a therapy session and I had a different therapist. She insisted on me bending a certain degree and was forceful about it. Now I'm hurting in my inner knee and swelling like crazy🙄
Ok so I had a bucket handle tear of the medial meniscus and had surgery and starting play basketball a little after 5 months, then one day I feel at home and bent my knee almost all the way, I can still straighten and walk but now everytime I go to play basketball after a couple of times of jumping it starts hurting again on the outside why is this???
Almost one year later I still have pain and still lack about 20 degrees of flexion. I haven't returned to my prior workout program which was a high impact yoga called Buti Yoga. I've lost so much of my activity and it's frustrating.
Hi I'm from Ireland I'm a Martail artist I've got meniscus rares I exersise I've tried all kinds of exercises the mri scans showd tares when I walk I'm still in pain in my knee. But I'd say I'll push for surgery
HELP needed in Casa Grande, Arizona. I just had a 3rd Meniscus repair that I was told by this Doc was medial. After surgery, I was also told by his partner that they also god rid of some arthritis. What that means, I don't know. I was concerned when I removed the bandages 3 days after surgery and noted this Doc had gone through both sides of the knee with the scope, not just the medial side. He also put one stitch over each of the scope holes with a tough plastic type black thread instead of tape. My knee was badly bruised and had 4 red dots in the middle of the knee where I was later told they gave me shots (of what I don't know). This is my 3rd Meniscus surgery by scope and I have never seen anything like this. This is a small town Dr. near my home as I had to move here to be near my last job as a social worker/counselor on an Indian Reservation. People in town said he was a good Doctor, but I have never seen anything like this. I also threw up for 2 days after surgery and wasn't able to keep anything, even broth down until the 3rd day. I feel this old Doc is old school and I have doubts in my gut about his abilities and competence. Can someone please advise. Who do I report this to? I'm supposed to go back on Friday for a follow up. I don't want this man touching my knee again and it is still oozing yellowish liquid and the bluish/green bruise is spreading.
Surgery 5 weeks ago. Multi directional tearing including lateral and medial. (Also severe pattellofemoral chondromalacia) Started PT at 2 weeks, it definitely helped get it back to (almost) full motion but the pain is still present 24/7, worse when weight bearing. I'm keeping at PT hoping its just taking a little longer than I thought it would. Pretty sure the other knee will need the same surgery some day. Not sure what I could have done differently, I followed Dr's orders. ???
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I had a meniscus repair done 3 months ago and I still have pain on the inner knee which is where I had before surgery and pain behind my knee which I didn’t have before. But my repair was towards the back of the knee. It was sewn together with several stitches. When should I be concerned? I really can’t go through that recovery process again. I still can’t get back to normal physical activity
Has anyone had blood pooling from a torn meniscus surgery. Nine months later and I still have blood pooling in my ankle. I had a torn meniscus and a ruptured Baker’s cyst that I got repaired in September 2019. I still can’t do floor exercises on that one knee, is that common.
I has a partial meniscusectomy for a medial tear on 9-12-22. Now, 7 weeks later, I still have a lot of pain when trying just to walk. When I 1st get up in the morning, its not too bad, but a couple hours into the day, after walking without a cane, the pain is bad enough that I have to go back to using a cane. This tear was a result of mount/dismount of a high seated bicycle for 20 mile morning rides. I am SO discouraged .. I expected to be able to be fully healed & back to regular use of my knee by this time. My Orth. Sur. is supposedly one of the best in NE Ohio. When do I call that TV Ambulance chaser "Tim Mizny" to "make him pay" for screwing up my knee? I've had 2 post op visits & his options were: 1) cortisone shot 2) partial knee replacement ... Neither one sound good to me after all I've already been thru.
It’s been 6 weeks since my surgery I was feeling good no more pain, then suddenly a few days ago bam pain was back and getting worse mind you the severity of my tears were really bad I had 3 tears I don’t think the surgery was successful
I have a posterior lateral tear on right meniscus. Get pain on the outside behind knee and at the top of the fibula.... it pops when I walk but is still functional... I'm 34 work construction.... should I have the surgery to fix it
I had my surgery end of September 2019. I have meniscus tear in both knee along with acl and pcl. I had surgery for left knee, it was going good but after 2 months i have pain in my calf and underneath knee. It hurts me more when i straighten my leg or walk. Idk if its a damge should i go and see my doctor.
Hi, I've also had an ACL/ meniscus repair surgery in Sept 2019 and was all going fine until last week. I have exactly the same pain like a sharp shooting pain behind my knee. have you spoken to anyone yet and had any advice on to what this could be?
@@joshbrooke4548 i went for ultrasound and later message therapist and now i feel much better. Also work on ur quadriceps. I still cant walk properly i feel imbalancing bcz my quadriceps are weak. I can't do much excercises bcz i have meniscus, acl and pcl tear in my other knee, ill have another surgery once i start feeling better with this knee but i m restricted bcz of other knee. All the best and hope you feel better and have faster recovery.
@@Sam.saiyed I had pain my calf as well and was sent for an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot. Thankfully that wasn't the case, but I'm still not doing any better. I'm a week shy of 3 months post surgery.
I’m 5 weeks into a lateral meniscus bucket handle tear repair and the pain has just returned very much the same as it was before. Assuming this means it’s a fail! Can’t really comment on locking as I’m only partially bending it and walking with crutches. The surgeon had said it was only 50/50 but that he was encouraged by a pink side of the year indicating a blood supply of sorts. Gutted as haven’t been able to do anything now for almost 6 months. It’s a real nightmare injury and good luck to any of you having the repair surgery.
I had Meniscus Surgery in August, then again March 1st because it never healed. Second Mri said Buckle Tear, but when he went in he said he didn't see the tear, thought the MRI showed scar tissue. My knee has catching pain along outside of knee down calf. I can't do any lateral moves, and can hardly walk up and down stairs. He now thinks the pain and catching could be from the back. I am so frustrated that I am in pain and can't exercise.
I had a meniscus surgery in 2018 , I was told that not only would I be able to walk but actually go back to jogging . This has not only been possible but I also continue to have pain. When I attempt to walk a few blocks or jog, I'm in pain for weeks. I have followed therapy but have not recouped. The last therapist told me that having surgery and have good therapy have very little different results.
I had meniscus repair on 11/18/2021 and always had pain after surgery but it was manageable. But suddenly 3 weeks back started getting sharp pain in knee and now also feeling clicking when walking. Doc thinks its re tear. I m so depressed.
Im 18 and had ACL reconstruction, and medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscus repair surgery two weeks ago. I was putting weight on my knee and heard a pop similar to the way it sounded when I originally tore my ACL and meniscus, but I felt no pain after. Can i be sure that this was tearing scar tissue and not tearing meniscus repair sutures?
I had a Meniscus and microfracture surgery to my right knee almost about a year ago , and was on crutches for almost 2 1/2 months, then of course did the therapy for the 3 months 2 to 3 days out of the week as per recommended by my Dr. Then I slowly started walking, and light jogging on my own once I was done with the therapy paying attention to any pain i'd feel to the meniscus repaired knee, if i did i'd stop doing either the walking or light jogging right away....well its been almost a year , and my is question is, if it still hurts from time to time when i exercise could that just be normal, or a failed surgery repair. I've had some people tell that even after years of a meniscus surgery they had there able to do just about any type of exercises but that they still get pain from time to time on their meniscus repair.
I had surgery 1 month ago for posterior root tear on my medial mensicus. Recovery isnt horrid but it is slow and lot more intense than shaving a small tear off. I am 44 yrs old and fought to have this repair instead of removing most of the mensicus. I have no arthritis and thats why my surgeon agreed to a repair.
It took abt 18 months to fully be pain free, not sensitive to weight of shoes I am wearing etc...I am now 47 and work standing 6-8 hrs a day with no issues....so glad I fought for this repair instead of just taking so much of the meniscus out...otherwise right abt now I would be having a knee replacement...my surgery was done at a medical unniversity where technology is top of the line and they know how to work on older knees
@@lorimulder9836 that is amazing!! I have just had a meniscus repair 6weeks I’m 19 and I had to go to a private consultant and pay for the surgery otherwise the hospital were just going to remove the large piece. So I hope I heal successfully. But I very glad you are all sorted now
Hi doctor David,I have question I had meniscus surgery and cyst removal about a month ago and the last two nights. I was feeling a lot of pain I don’t know what to do I try to go for a walk I couldn’t even do it my pain it was so sharp. Should I worry about that?
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I had a complete root tear. They went in and repaired it but there is a slight catch, what seems like tendon pain on the left and right sides behind the knee, skin feels numb from knee to toes, still stiff and unstable when leaning forward. Pain is only about a 2-3 normally. Still swollen and abnormal looking. It's been 5 months since surgery I beginning to think the worst. Any suggestions?
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@@DrDavidGeier didn't ask for advice but it's clear that doctors are more interested in protecting themselves and other doctors than helping and healing patients.
I got hips arthroscopy surgery to fix my labrum and fix cam and pincer on my hips 8 months ago until now my hips still hurt and my Doctor see still got tear in my labrum but he said it doesn't needs a revision? Is that right? Plus I got knee pain after my hips surgery which until now I'm still using crutches to walk. He take some xrays and MRI he said he doesn't find a tear on meniscus but my knee locked up, , gives away and he told me that if I want he gonna scope my knee. Kind of scared after my hip surgery maybe it doesn't solve the issue again.
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Had a meniscus repair surgery done 6 weeks ago. Now experiencing sharp sudden pain on knee. Also have a bakers cyst that's making it difficult to bend knee and so any exercises. I feel I need another MRI. Should I go for one
when u say sharp pain, do u mean u feel as though the stiches have unattached or something, like u can feel it digging in ur knee, cause i had my mensicus repair surgery 6 weeks ago and i feel like something is sharp in my knee
Hi sir,one year back I had ACL reconstruction and partial menisectomy .because of lnstabilty in knee yesterday I had MRI but shocked with that result as medial and lateral meniscus tear again..is it possible to re torn of meniscus after surgery wolithour any twisting of knee. Or it is surgereon fault? .now I am in confusion whether it's my mistake or doctor's mistake ,but doctor said I removed the torn part ,but a small invisible tears become big is it true sir?.is there any invisible tears in meniscus
my son had his surgery in late april found out his sutures are spreading ( plays football)-practicing -knee popped , would get stuck with swelling and pain
Could you re-twar your meniscus just on the exercise bike? I had a meniscus repair that was in great shape after 7 weeks and surgeon was really happy. He gave allow me to start walking and bend the knee. A few days after following a phisio program my knee was forced into flexion by the excercise bike and felt a sharp pain in the back of the knee. No locking or catching of the knee but I feel a lot of pressure when I bend it specially passed 90. Is it possible to re-tear just on the bike?
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I’m not sure my repair healed. I had torn MCL and was repaired about 2.5 months ago. Since then it almost feels a little worse. I was told after a week I could get back on my indoor bike and go slowly to get back to what I was doing before. My range of motion took a month before I could fully squat. Now I have this burning throbbing pain on the inside of the same knee and I can actually press on the area of pain and feel it burn. I am also having trouble sleeping at night again like before the surgery. I’m concerned that this didn’t do anything to help or that I somehow hurt it again in some way. I am going to make an appt to go back to my surgeon. What sucks is that I had a second follow up but canceled it because it was feeling pretty good but now here I am. Very frustrating.
I am an 18 ur old ex baseball player who has now had three meniscus repairs( some being cut out and some being repaired) but now Mayb 6 months after surgery it now hurts again I am almost certain that I will need a cadaver if they have to do surgery again if I was to get the cadaver do u think I will still have knee problems?
Hi Doctor please make a comment Im 60with a torn meniscus. Also I have A stitch that grow under the skin . I had a repair . In the red & white zone . Please share your professional opinion
I had surgery January 27, 2021. I am not healed. My orthopedic surgeon said it is because I am over age 50 and he was not very sympathetic. I've been an athlete my entire life but now I can not do anything athletic. I am so bummed.
How did you know it failed, did you just get the same pain as before and how soon after your repair did you know it had failed? If you don’t mind me asking
Hey doctor i had mine on December 8th 2020 but after 6 weeks start swollen and inflammation above the knee and now little bit pan and it's feel pressure when it bend it the doctor said this normal and that just fluid and tell me to get some pain killer like Advils or lbuprofen and it's really annoying me thanks
I had a tear of lateral meniscus of right knee, meniscus tears of front and back had surgery and 3 years later I'm still having pain daily, cant walk down steps right still too, cant put pressure on my knee. It's been 3 years since surgery
I tore my later left meniscus and had part of it taken out. 8 months later and I still can’t run and the swelling on the side is still there. I’m trying to find stories relatable to mine.
I had a medial meniscus trim surgery about 11 weeks ago and has not recovered well. A post MRI was done after 5 weeks and showed that the tear was gone but showed inflammation. The Dr gave me a cortisone injection but did not help. I cannot really walk any distance and the pain is very sore to the touch on the medial side where it was when I first came in and had the problem. Anyone have any suggestions if the MRI is showing the meniscus was repaired? Thanks.
I have done my meniscus tear surgery before 3 months. Now my quads muscle becomes soft and have pain at knee also. I have a physical test in these year ( July 2022) It include high jump, long jump etc) There will be 9 month at 2022 July after surgery. Any one know, how much period needs to back to sports after meniscus tear surgery?? Plss answer
Hi Doctor. I had meniscus surgery 1 month ago. they trimmed, not repaired. Things were going well with rehab and I suffered a setback. I hurt myself about 3 days ago and now once in a while after sitting and getting up, it feels like the joint gets off track. Very painful. How much time has to pass before I would have to consider it as a failed surgery?
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I had my meniscus tear surgery done last year, it never came right still had massive pain 3 months on went back to surgeon, he sent me for another MRI. Told me everything was fine but referred me for another cortisone shot. Worked great but the pain has been coming back now it's extricating. O and when I saw surgeon last he's telling me it arthritis! I'm thinking of getting a second opinion? Any thoughts.
Hello I I had surgery done 4 months ago everything felt great, until 40 days ago my knee lockes in a painful way.. Surgeon said that it's arthritis But it only hurts when I walk. Please give me an opinion on this
I had mine done 7 months ago and i am in the worst pain. I knew there was something wrong with my knee after i had it done nothing's felt different and no MRI says i have a fracture doctor says it's just arthritis also not buying it
Im having the same issue after a year. Im experiencing the same locking/ pain near the surgery site. Now, Im experiencing fluid on the outer knee..well I hope yours heals soon.
I had a left medial meniscus tear on Jan 27 , the pain is still 100% the same as it was before surgery .When I put the inside of my foot at a angle and try to put pressure on it a get the exact shooting pain in the same area . Thoughts
Hi kevin.. i am jai... I also had surgery on 15 of june of same problem as yours... And even after 10 days the pain is same.. dr told me it ll take 2-3 weeks to heal... Please tell me how much it took in your case.. and now after 5-6 months how is your knee? i am frustrated of this surgery
Ive had double ACL surgery on 2011 and right meniscus debridement back in 2008. All going well. I am 32 now, having meniscus tear on my left knee April 2019. With the same doctor , I did another debridement on my left knee on January 2020. After a week I know it's failed, after 2 months it just locking again while I'm sleeping. Now it's back to clicking all the time. So now, I'm wondering should I take another surgery or not.
Hello sir, I had undergone meniscus tear surgery, in my case they have removed the part of meniscus as it was inrepairable. Now 2 months I have completed still I have pain. Sometimes I feel problem when I use steps. Kindly help which exercises should I prefer
today is exactly a year post my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. i cant fully straighten my leg when i stand on it. It feel like a sharp pain in the medial area,i have hard time running . Personally i think something is not right with my meniscus .
My symptoms are exactly the same, I’ve seen my surgeon three times since surgery, told him of my continued pain and inability to completely straighten my leg… but he acted as if he didn’t even hear me. I think he felt as if I was criticizing his surgical capabilities when I said,” it feels like it did BEFORE surgery “, like I only dreamt of getting surgery, then woke up!
I had double meniscus surgery in March and it's now the end of June and I still can't fully straighten my knee and I have trouble walking it also catches time to time. I hope it gets better.
Barb, I had knee surgery 3/1 for ruptured ACL (got a cadaver graft) and repair of a large bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus. I’ve been very dedicated to my PT. I also still cannot fully straighten, it almost feels like one leg is a half inch shorter than the other because of this. I can walk ok- often with a limp and some discomfort.. after about a mile, I need to ice and elevate. I’m headed to my dr. For a follow up in 2 days. Very curious what he will say. Have you been back to your doctor yet?
Meniscus removal 6 months ago and I continue to have localized pain and swelling. Difficult and painful to walk daily and definitely not for exercise. I do not have locking of the knee.
Hey doc...I had surgery last july for the bucket handle meniscus tear and a torn ligament....now the pain is great at the same place where I'm not sleeping like the surgery never happened...what to do...thank you
I had meniscus repair clean up, on april 28th 2021, i'm still going to physical therapy, but i feel like my knee is not fully heel yet! i had my right knee done, but on inter side of my knee feels, like it's not fully heal yet, How long will it take to heal?
Hello, I had a surgery more than 6 months ago everything was good until last night where a felt a click. It’s been hurting since then, my motion is still intact. What are the chance I tore the meniscus again?
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Had surgery for a tear in the meniscus , the interior, white area? back in September 2020. After therapy for two months and also gym work out for another two months to strengthen the muscles I feel the same exact pain I had earlier. Any advice? PS I'd been playing soccer for 30 years, all year round and hoping to continue to play a few more years.
Any update on yours? Mine is very similar, about 5 months since surgery and probably a little worse than before surgery. Can walk but anything beyond a light walk and there’s pain and swelling.
@@Tayloratjuc did I heal? I’m 5 months in from the repair and I fell like it failed. Can’t walk normal and I have the same swelling as before. Can’t u answer?
what does it mean after doing a bucket tear repair surgery and im getting a pulling sensation all up my thigh. to be honest i havent been icing an exercising it as i should
Im 40 yo and about a year ago ive had surgery to stitch a wide bucket handle tear after a ski injury. It took a long time about 6 months for the rehabilitation but eventually got back to weight training, cycling and last night was my second jog since the injury. Midway i felt a pop and sharp pain. Ive stopped running and managed to walk back. This morning i can barely stand on my leg and cannot straighten or bend beyond 90 degrees. Waiting for an mri but strongly suspect the stitch didnt hold. Is my only option now to remove it? Is there no artificial meniscus implant alternative? Thanks for your advice!
Yaniv Gorali you should take longer breaks..at least a year or two before you start running. Wear proper running shoes to absorb the impact and run shorter distances
@@chloebeeforth7022 hi Ive had a second surgery to remove it. Im fine mostly but hesitant from running or doing things that might make things worse. I have some occassional sharp pains in the area but it usually goes away after a day or so.
@@YanivGoraliHey man. I'm in the exact same boat and I just wanted to know how it's been for you since the second surgery, as I am facing the same thing? Thanks
Hi David, love your videos I would just like to ask one question if I may I had a medial meniscus repair arthroscopy 3 months ago stage 1 tear and I am doing my exercises religiously but the pain is still there as before, I know it can take up to 6 month's but after 3 months there is no improvement should I be concerned.Many thanks Marco.
I'm 21 years old, and got the surgery about eight months ago.. Honestly, I'm not sure what to do. My knee would never make noises prior to the surgery, and now it's become a common occurence. I also can neither bend nor flex it completely as I could before. I suppose I'm scared to go and get yet another scan, just because I feel like I'm too young for something like this to be happening to me, and I would be slightly crushed if they had to take the whole thing out.
Hi ...I hope your knee in track...I've had same symptoms like u. I've done .my knee repair surgery since 5 months ... I'm still in pain and I couldn't complete flexion my knee....so had you the same symptoms during this period???? And how are you feeling right now??
I had a complex meniscus tear after a car accident . I ended up getting surgery to correct the issue. 2 years later I still have localize pain from time to time and swelling. I’m a chef so I’m always on my feet which makes it worse. Now after seeing this video I think my suspicions are right I don’t think it healed properly.
Yes I had meniscus surgery I believe it was to trim the meniscus this was because of a injury falling on both knees, my left knee seems better but my left didn't do well I was given some sort of injection in my right knee I'm thinking to help lubricant it but it didn't help now two years later I'm still in pain no longer to work in my profession and on permanent disability if you have any suggestions I would love to hear then thank you
I’m 4 months out from a meniscus tear and Root detachment repair. I’m trying to be patient, I’ve been committed to PT. I tried running last week and it did not go so well. I’m back to the stationary bike and PT exercises. Does the root having been re attached add time to my recovery?
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I had a Left Knee arthroscopy done in June of 2018, recovery went well for a month until I was in a car accident. After the accident I started having horrific pain in the left knee along with low back pain and hip pain. I could no longer put pressure on my left leg. The doctor injected cortisone to relieve the pain but that did not work, he also drained the fluid 3 or 4 times, finally he referred me to a knee replacement surgeon. 6 months later and with horrific pain I had a new MRI done and the result was I have no Meniscus in my left knee and need a knee replacement. How does that happen? wouldn't the doctor have seen on the arthroscopy photos that there was no Meniscus left after the surgery? Confused and in pain..
I had a meniscus surgery 4/18 and still never got any better, Dr says there's arthritis in my knee, so I wonder if my tear ever healed. I don't have much flexibility, maybe 70degrees, I just figured I need replacement surgery..I can't hardly walk with it without pain, and can't squatt down, or in a sitting position it's difficult to get back up lol... So I thought maybe because of the arthritis and because of not much cartilage that the knee replacement is the answer but after seeing this, maybe it never healed
Hey Doctor, I just had a repair of ACL and (lateral and medial) Meniscus on right knee almost going on 4 weeks. I noticed I’m in more pain than usual especially on the left side of my right side of my knee. I’m just wondering if I re-injured myself?
Hello, my name Devon. I had a surgery performed, and a year later Im still not running. My doctor that I go to post surgery never had me go through rehabilitation or anything. The Doctor just started, let your knee be your guide. Im wearing a prescription knee brace and the knee is locking(popping) and swelling/ fluid bulge on the outside of the knee after walking at working. Not sure what to do, but I'm going to see the doctor again in a month or so. What can I do on my own so I can get back to playing sports again? Really frustrated at this point. Thanks for any advice.
i had a meniscus repair 11 months ago , since that time i had my knee locking 3 times in 11 months , wich is not as bad as it was before , it was like 5 locks a week , i don't know if it failed or not because i got it locked 3 times after the surgury , knowing that after the surgury the doctor told me to avoid walking on that leg for 6 weeks , so it was a bit stiff but with rehab i got full motion of my knee , i can bring my heel to my ass , but i can't sit on my heels any more it feels like it's going to lock again , maybe i am just scared as i didn't sit on my heals since 2 years now i walk normaly i also can run , i can swim without getting it locked , but not bend it and put my body weight on it
Sofiane Berkane It is failed. This time my surgery result also failed. If it's good, there won't be any more locking at all. I did right and left knee ACL and left and right meniscus surgery, on a different occasions. Only the left meniscus one failed, and it just happened like your story.
@@battoman1171 hey man I just saw your reply and seen you’ve had personal experience with meniscus repairs. When your surgery failed did you ever notice anything early on to lead you to feel as if though it had failed? Was there any early signs as opposed to your successful repair? I know I have a ton of questions man sorry to bother I’m two weeks post op and just trying to be as informed by people that have gone through it
@@battoman1171 hey hope you are great now after an year...I had my acl and meniscus repaired before 2 months ...now I got pain in back of the knee did you have it too
I had Miniscus Surgery for a bucket handle tear four weeks ago. I am having trouble with range of motion. And now looks like arthrofibrosis. And am now looking at a manipulation under anesthesia. It has been a total of 4 months since the initial injury. The 1st 2 and a 1/2 months were waiting For labor and industries to approve this surgery since it happened at work. I am becoming very frustratedAnxious and depressed. I just hope this works good luck everyone
I am right there with you. I had a repair done 4/29/19. Then had another surgery 12/19/19 for trimming and now in pain again 2 months out of my second surgery..... just a quick change in my progress. I am super bummed as I am a very physically active person and this 11 months have been an emotional roller coaster.
Your not alone, I had 9 sutures put in my right knee 3 weeks ago, been layed up on crutches for 7 weeks altogether. Leg is very weak, using electric stimulation helps alot waking the muscles up, 1 more week non weight bearing and then I start physio. This experience is crippling, I have become completely emotionless from being so very fragile for so long. It's definitely a marathon of patience, I myself have definitely hit rock bottom what seems, but hoping there's nowhere but up from here, just have to focus on that small glimmer of hope to shine a little brighter each day. Bring on 6 weeks if physio soon, good luck to all those in the same position..
My 2nd surgery went all right I had a catheter For the 1st 4 days that administered a nerve block and deadened my leg that was strange. I have been in A c.p.m Machine At least 6 hours A-day for the last 2 weeks And 5 days a week of physical therapy I also sleep in This thing it just keeps my leg Moving. Just had my post Operation appointment and I'm losing motion again We decided to drain it and do a Cortisone shot. Right then and of course I got all worked up and had an anxiety attack lol. The doctor prescribed me some valium To try and help with the anxiety . So far so good my leg is actually Starting to feel normal a little bit Actually getting some weight put on it... I guess one day at a time.
@@runzwithwulvz6592 glad your pushing through, yes pain and knowing when to refuse the pain pills was also difficult the more you can bear and get through after 2 weeks the better and happy to toilet properly is motivating, ice is your best friend for relief I found anytime your thinking about your leg being uncomfortable just ice it for 5mins, I can't even get quite 75 80 degrees bend yet feels tight and stiff, but I know it's all scar tissue supporting and healing the area inside, the longer you stay off the better long term my surgeon said, and his world respected so as much as I wanna do more I have to pull myself up and start from the beginning next week at physio
I had meniscus tear surgery on my right knee about 10 months ago and it's getting better over time, I had my left knee done 6 months ago and it feels worse than before the surgery.
I just had repair 5 months ago and it feels like it failed. I have the same bump that forced me to get surgery in the first place. I can barely walk and it’s been 5 months are u having the same issues?
@@cookielall6001 can u run at all without locking. I have partial menisectomy a year ago and tore it again which caused me to get this repair. But I don’t think it has worked. Idk what to do a 3rd surgery would be devastating. I also have right knee pain and that one hurts when I lay down and when sitting down. Let me know what ur doctor tells u please? I need options
@@darkgrandpriest1645 i havnt been able to run in 13 months I dont get locking but I get a rubbery catching very loud click/snap I'll let you know wat the dr says, hope the best for you
@@cookielall6001 I haven’t ran in over 2 years. I know imma need an MRI and it will confirm my suspicions. I think these doctors are not legit. Seems to me like heir repairs all fail? Im devastated man.
My husband had a meniscus repair surgery but they ended up removing the meniscus and now he's having pain down his calf with a lot of bruising down to the ankle! Please let me know if this is normal.
I had an acl reconstruction and a meniscus repair 6 weeks ago. Whenever I straighten it fully and bend it, just bending a little bit, it fills like something is preventing it from bending, like a little cushion but when I force it gently to bend it, it bends smoothly however, a little bit on the top you see it moving up just a little bit... I can’t explain it but damn, I hope I haven’t torn it 😔
Hi I got the same surgery and the same thing is happening to me around 1 month after the surgery. When did it go away for you and has it ever happened again?
@@lucyrankin4009 So it’s been 6 months and it hasn’t done it! It went away on the 2nd to 3rd month cause I started to walk normally again but of course I used my brace. Just did a lot of stationary cycling. I’m alright now, I’ve started running but I do feel pain but because I’m doing it continuously. The pain lessens :))
im only 2 and half weeks out from surgery but my knees hurtin really bad and I think it failed I wasn’t in any pain but my knee kept locking and locking so I had to get it
Hi Dr David. Thank you for your videos, which I find useful. I had a lateral meniscus repair 12 weeks ago. I was worried about doing it, as I've had multiple surgeries on this knee in the past (including a total synovectomy for PVNS) and the leg is emaciated and weak. I've been in chronic pain with this knee for more than ten years and I saw this surgery as my last hope. 12 weeks on, it is more painful than it was before or at any stage since the surgery. At 8 weeks I thought it was finally improving. Now it's worse than ever. Localized, strong pain around the lateral meniscus area, where the surgery was performed. After my long and debilitating history with this knee, the idea that this surgery has gone wrong genuinely horrifies me. It is destroying my life. The idea of even more surgery is also horrifying. If, in the worst case scenario, it has gone wrong, can I avoid any more surgery and is there a chance that this strong, localized pain will go away with time and that the knee will slowly get somewhere near where it was before the surgery? I had this surgery done in Thailand. There is a language barrier and a seeming unwillingness of the surgeon to recognize the mere possibility that his surgery may not have worked, which is why I am writing to you. I know that for legal reasons you cannot give specific medical advice, but I just need to know if there is a chance that leaving it, resting it, and doing gentle exercises will help, if there are precedents for this. Thank you for any advice.
Had a meniscus repair in August 2021. It didn't heal properly, so in April 2022 they performed the same surgery. I am just coming up to 6 weeks post second OP and fear it hasn't worked again. It's so mentally draining and I don't know what the next option is 😞
I hope you are doing ok the second time. I had a meniscus repair in October 2021 but unfortunately retore it again last week. My doctor suggested a repair again but since the tear was horizontal, degenerative and in the red-white zone, meaning it had a high possibility of not fully healing, i ended up having a partial meniscectomy. He told me that I was under a greater risk of developing osteoarthritis after the surgery so I would have to be cautious of the sports and activities I would choose to do from now on and never gain weight. I hope everything goes well for you, knowing the pain and mental anguish after the first surgery, having learned about the need for a second one absolutely was a nightmare 😞
@@replikas82 Sad to hear about your trouble with it all 😞 unfortunately my second surgery hasn't worked either. So I'm set for a partial meniscectomy at the end of this year! Let me know how you recover, I hope you are able to get back to a normal life.
@@jackbridger6595 I have 2 surgeries one partial and one repair in the same left knee. Now I’m scared after 5 months it has failed. Idk what to do but I can’t trust that doctor anymore. Have I guys tried PRP injection?
I had bucket handle...meniscus repair surgery ..and legment tear surgery...I am in 6th week post op...I am able to bend my knee till 90 degrees....no pain but.i still feel my knee is locking....I am on crutches now...bearing 50% weight as my doc suggests....And now is it normal that I have the locking of knee....even after 5 weeks of post op...please advice..
Hey man curious as to how you have come along since this comment I’m actually two weeks out and just am looking at people personal experience. Honestly really scared to get to the 6 week point, (only fear of failure) I’d appreciate a response man thanks
I had a Menicus repair 5 years ago. Locked knee couldn't straighten it. Very painful. Had The surgery. It was a slow painful process of recovery. It took almost a year but I am pretty much pain free. Only hurts once in awhile in winter months. I'll get that sharp pain in the medial area.
Hey I have a question , I had a meniscus repair 3 weeks ago and I can't bend my knees without braces , I feel a sharp pain and a feeling of bending something that's straight ... Did you felt something like this too
@@shreyasharma9068 it takes awhile to heal. Keep slowly exercising knee. Do what your doctor has advised. Ice. I believe they tell you do not put full weight on it for at least 6weeks. Use crutches. Brace.
@@truwilliams1330 thank you so much ❤️ The doctor made me put weight yesterday , he told me to walk without walker now and will also remove my braces in next 2-3 days
I am 1 year post op, ACL, microfracture and meniscus trim. A few days ago did some burpees and the moment i squated up felt a sharp pain around the knee. Now when i walk i feel a crunching sound and some popping noises along with random sharp pains.
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Dr. David Geier hey I tore my acl & meniscus & it’s been 5 months since surgery & I still feel stiffness & it’s been cracking or popping a lot while walking
How long is recovery... really? I was told 6 months but I still feel very fragile now that 6 months is here. Still find myself limping and having pain - especially after sitting. Is 1 year more like it? And if I am worried, should I see a different surgeon or the same one?
@@sethpainter7143 Did you do pt? You did not mention that but since these surgeries normally cause quad lag and other things I hope you did some pt and did not just think the surgery was the end of the issue. Sorry if this is a stupid question but you did not say and from what I understand a good pt is very important after any knee surgery.
I just had my surgery, my meniscus had a lateral tear but the surgeon just made holes around it and said that should be enough for the meniscus to heal itself. But now he's also suggesting prp injections. I would opt for the injections only if I know my meniscus isn't healing on its own but how do I determine that
Biggest mistake of my life was getting knee surgery for meniscus tear on both sides of one knee, didn't even notice the lateral was torn and never suffered any aggravation of the knee whenever running, after surgery it is the lateral which now aggravates me constantly. was told by doctor I would be able to run again within 9 months providing it was slow and gradual with an increase to full capacity after a year, one year and six months on and I have gone from running an average of 95k a week to being incapable of running no more than 2k before the knee breaks down and the pain becomes unbearable. I'm no surgeon but I would advise anybody suffering from tears to not rush in and get surgery but wait and see if it can be recovered with rehabilitation, I rushed in and am not better off. it's actually worse.
Hi! I’ve had a meniscus bucket handle repair 4 weeks ago. For someone that’s always active and works as a personal trainer. This injury was mentally a hell! My doctor couldn’t stress enough about the recovery after the surgery. He kept mentioning that I have to take rest for at least 6 weeks. That means not putting to much pressure on it. Walking on crutches, and never bend the knee more than 90 degree. Even if you don’t feel pain. And to be honest I have kept myself to most of his advice. If I had a financial back up I would have probably done what my doctor said. I don’t feel pain anymore and I am almost back to walking normal again. My physical therapist did some deep tissue massage on my upper leg to keep the muscle working and some electro stimulation. There are times that when I stand to long that I feel some irritation but it’s slowly disappearing. In two weeks I have my second checkup, my doctor will than do some test on me like twisting and bending my leg/knee. Let’s hope for the best. One more thing before I go. If you ever have to go through a meniscus repair keep in mind that you need to have patience! A lot of it!!!
Sam Ame thanks for sharing your experience. Hope your recovery is on track. I too had a medial bucket handle meniscus tear in my right knee and my doctor repaired it. I am 5 weeks out of surgery and my doctor has advise to be on crutches and 50% load bearing. However, in my 5th week I cheated i.e., walked a lot limping without crutches. Now I am getting localized pain on the medial side and concerned that that the repair did not work. Further more, since I am limping and not putting equal weight on the legs, I have muscle pain in my right leg calf. Do you still have localized pain? Did you have pain/soreness in your calf?
I had surgery 14 days ago and it was a very easy minimal pain for the first 6 days and now the pain has me in tears. ..it the kneecap that is the most painful part of my problems. ..it's so painful that I am going to be calling the doctor. ..it's was in agony most of today and I'm not able to walk around like I was. ..am ice and infrared therapy. ..I'm I'm very disappointed that I'm not healing like I was looking forward to. ..maybe I should have been easier on myself instead of trying to be super woman. ..lol..age 66 with RA, crohn's and fibromyalgia. ..and oh...both biceps and rotators torn...failed surgery. ...most painful surgery. ...nightmare
@@anw1986 how are you doing now. i had similar situation and after 5 weeks, I think I have bended my knee more than 90 degrees by mistake and I am having pain.
Im 6 months out after my repair. I am a very active 35F and this whole ordeal has been so depressing. I dont feel good at all 6 months out. How are you doing 10+ months later?
@@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags You had a repair at age 66? My doctor told me I was too old get a repair at age 31.
I had a massive bucket handle tear on my left knee which left me a locked knee and unable to put my heel to the floor . I’m 2 months post op after a meniscus repair. So far so good I’m back to work as a plumber mindful of what I’m doing regarding twisting and squatting . A result for me …
Hope sooner recovery for you. I have the same situation. How was your first 6 week. Did you put any weight on your leg? And how was your physical therapy?
@@nessa90 fully recovered the operation was a success which the surgeon said was only a 65% success rate with it being repaired rather than partially removed . I’ve got full movement can do everything I did prior to tearing it
Thank you for your question
@@nessa90 yeah do the exercises and don’t do any twisting actions . It was 5 months for me to be confident in fully kneeling and twisting it . Always be mindful of not putting it in that position . Still am now really after 1 year . Hot tub helped me with the supportive squatting getting the full flex back which I have now
I had what the surgeon described as a "massive bucket handle tear" in my medial meniscus repaired in November last year. My rehabilitation was going well until a few weeks ago when I felt a brief sharp pain when I was using the leg press machine (an exercise prescribed by my physiotherapist) and shortly after that I noticed that my knee was catching in certain positions, and then clunking back into place. There's no doubt in my find that this is because the tear has re-opened. I feel that this is the end of the line for me in terms of ever playing sport again, which is hard to come to terms with.
Hopefully that isn’t what happened. Thanks for sharing. Good luck!
Thank you.
Patrick White how is your knee doing
Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, not good: my physio has confirmed that my medial meniscus has re-torn, as I suspected. I'm going to speak to my surgeon about what my options are, but I think my only choice is to have a menisectomy and hope that I can avoid osteoarthritis.
Patrick White. I'm so sorry you re tore it my surgery was today so my surgeon did a meniscetomy on my right knee and now I am back home
I had multiple partial tears of my left knee, partial tear of my meniscus a year ago, the physician kept dismissing my symptoms. About 3 months ago, I went for a second opinion, I also requested a comparrison MRI since so much time had passed. The physican for the second opinion said he would not have let my injuries go, and would have repaired the tears back then. Needless to say, I ended up having the surgery done almost 3 weeks ago. The first few days I felt nothing (he used a nerve block to help mediate the pain for a few days). After the few days, I noticed my foot was cold, modeled, and was sore and achy, but was up and walking with the knee immobilzer. I hadnt felt this good in a while ( I was not medicated). I took off the teds, because they were hurting me. I actually had to cut them off due to the swelling. At the moment, I still have a lot of swelling, and was told not to bear weight.
A lesson learned. I should have made solid plans for someone to care for my dogs, help me cook and clean. The biggest challenge post-op, was the reduction of my ADL's. I hope that no one has to be alone if they have this surgery, it can be overwheing having to do so much by yourself.
Man that's tough, I know how debilitating it is..I really hope things are going better for you now.
Hi! Greetings from South Yorkshire, Uk. I'm new to this pin. Anyway here goes, I had a anthroscopy on the 2nd of July around 5 or 6 weeks ago. I twisted my left knee getting out of a low down Sports car about 4 years ago and after a few steroid injections, I was offered an anthroscopy. Had the op for a lateral meniscus tear on left knee. I have had keyhole surgery where surgeon has flushed the joint out and cartilage trimmed. I am so worried that my knee isn't healing successfully as it is feeling worse now than before. It is clicking and grinding as though there's something catching. This happens when I turn my knee and I find myself helping to lift and move my knee with my hands. My knee still feels stiff when I bend it. I am doing the physio exercises that I have been given. I am seeing the consultant on the 17th of August, so I need to be asking him lots of questions. I am feeling quite miserable at the moment as I was expecting more of an improvement by now. I am wanting to get back to work and walking and cycling. 😢
Me 23 , acl reconstruciton at 18, bucket handle meniscus tear at 20, acl revision and bucket handle menisucs tear at 22, now buckethandle tear again. Currently not consider surgery....😅. Personally have hypermobility syndrome, so without gym to build up the muscle all the surgeries are useless until my muscle can fully support the parts(ligament,tendon...).
I had surgery to clean up a torn meniscus tear in my left knee. About a month & 1/2 after the surgery, I felt like I was maybe 80 percent back to normal. Not long after that, I took a turn for the worst and I don't know what happened. Almost 3 months later, I am once again finding it difficult to walk which is interfering with my daily activities. I am scheduled to go back to see the surgeon in just a few days!
This is me. About 4 months on i felt good. Now took a turn for the worse. 7 months after repair. Alot of pain
How old are you? Sorry to hear that
I had a meniscus bucket tear repair followed by numerous visits to have the excessive fluid drained post 4:35 op 3 x to be exact. It has been one year and I am still in constant pain after the slightest activity and it’s locking again
Sorry to hear that. How is you knee doing now ?
I had no pain with my meniscus tear. Only after the repair.
Same here, going through rehab now. Did yours heal up all good even with the pain?
@@IfUReadThisEatADick my meniscus and ACL are healing. I’m in month 4. Just had an MRI cause of the pain. No clue yet what it is. It’s medial side of my knee. I’m thinking sprained MCL and/or swollen Pes anserine. But I’ve not clue. I’m getting stronger everyday but I’m not anywhere near where I need to be for BJJ.
Hi brother...i hope your knee in track...I've had same symptoms like u. I've done .my knee repair surgery since 5 months ... I'm still in pain and I couldn't complete flexion my knee....so had you the same symptoms during this period????
@@ayadyehya3635 just medial knee pain at the tibia. Might be cause of the screw holding in the new acl. Also swollen pes anserine. I don’t compete but really missing hard training
@@MrTotalvictory what surgery u did? Repair or trim?
Just had my surgery 3 days ago and no pain. Reading these comments is scaring me though, hope my knee heals up and has no more issues 🙃
same bro I had my surgery 6weeks ago it didn't pain until now it's paining it's scaring me😞😞
Bro stop reading that shit I had the same surgery just listen to what ur physician said to u and u will be fine don't put no weight on it and keep ice it and u will be fine bro. Those ppl probably didn't do what they were told
I have just had a meniscus repair this week! But what I’m most anxious about is tearing it again and unconfident of my knee
Becky Dean I had my surgery about a week ago, how is your knee feeling now? Does it feel normal?
Did it heal successfully?
HDMI’s it heal and how long did it take? I had a repair and I still struggle to walk and have a bump on the same lateral side after 5 months. Can u answer?
Thank you to Dr.David Geier for uploading this fab video.
I have been reading all the comments and feel for everyone and totally understand. The mental strain is tough.
My doctors nor physio would not help me. All I kept hearing was strengthening exercises. I asked my physio to send me for a MRI he said no I said I’m going to pay for a private one to be done, his reply why waste your money.
The verdict was I did go ahead and pay as we all know our own bodies and know when something is not right.
I had been enduring a lot of pain and stiffness of the knee with giving way, then the swelling got so bad it wouldn’t go down.
The MRI came back that the MCL had torn extruded and truncated and with sign of arthritis and also degenerative. I took these results back to the physio which they then referred me to a surgeon. I’ve had the surgery 10/5/22 the surgeon had sewn trimmed the meniscus. After about 6/8 weeks after surgery I felt like my life was back on track. Then into 4th month I feel like I’m back to where I was before surgery. The swelling hasn’t gone, the pain is starting to get worse. I struggle badly when I get up from bed to walk and when I’ve been lightly walking ie shopping I start to feel sick with pain and after rest when I get up and feel so stiff that I feel like I’m 90. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been waking in the night a few times a night in pain. It’s ruining my life I’m a post lady and now I’m on zero wages and the mental stress of all this is very tiring. I went back to my doctors and just to be told maybe I should accept that it’s never going to be like before and also maybe I can’t do my job anymore and to be told nothing more we can do for you. When this isn’t true after seeing this video. So thank you.
How you're doing now?minisectomy also gives good results but not for long term and strengthening your muscles can help a lot!
I had mine done in June 2017. today is 9/26 /18I have so much pain in my knee especially when walking or standing .My knee looks deformed . He said its arthritis . I dont know what he did . Im so depressed i cant do the things i use to do.
mary sawaged oh my word.... I SWEAR I'M IN SO MUCH PAIN RIGHT NOW. I had the surgery in March and now my thigh feels like its locking and have a fever
Its been a year my medial meniscus surgery...pain has worsened and cant walk without pain..wrong decision
I had a torn meniscus and two torn ligaments and a torn tendon repaired 13 months ago, it has been the worst experience , I have to wear a brace , my knee feels so loose and squishy and I can’t bend my knee
My friend got hers done 14 months ago and she is worse , we both have swollen knees, they lock and just feel very unhappy
Was it the straight Brace? I'm feeling the localized pain/looseness where my acl and both menisci were torn. It feels very weird.
I had torn meniscus surgery over a year ago. It hasn't been very different before the surgery. I have a lot of swelling and pain. Limited mobility. Trouble sleeping. I've had fluid pulled off my knee twice since surgery with two cortizone shots.
I had the same surgery. I'm currently experiencing the same symptoms that you are experiencing. I have swelling and had fluid removed twice as well as two cortisone shots after fluid removal. I'm trying to find a solution for this problem.
@@rhondadillard3075 I've had fluid removed 5 times. Cortisone shots about the same. Don't know if it was mistake or not having it done. Might be even worse if i didn't have it. Don't really know.
@@Nazz1952 Hi, yes i feel the same way. My Dr told me to rest it with the exception of going on the stationary bike, icing and basically don't over due it. I go back in 4wks. Hopefully, no fluid build up🤞🏼
@@rhondadillard3075 good luck. I don't go back until i have to. I asked doctor if you get knee drained. Will that be ongoing. He said not necessarily.
My life has been completely ruined with two meniscus tears in my right knee I’ve been in pain for 3 years and I hate waking up
Get well soon bro...
I totally understand where your coming from. Also when my doctor says there’s nothing more we can do! I’m totally fed up.
Same here 2 tears on my left knee and now I feel like it failed. I also have right knee pain and been dealing with h pylori. I just want to die tbh.
@@darkgrandpriest1645same
Same
My knee still feels the same after surgery 4 months ago sometimes worse. Unbearable pain and a floppy knee. I had a meniscus tear.. 😭
Same i had surgery fir meniscus tear both knees. Right knee good left one still painful. Pain 24/7.
How's your knee now, Laura?
Hope you fully have recovered
Mine 2 painful
@@CoolGuy-gp7vv hi ...I hope your knee in track...I've had same symptoms like u. I've done .my knee repair surgery since 5 months ... I'm still in pain and I couldn't complete flexion my knee....so had you the same symptoms during this period????
@@ayadyehya3635 did it heal? I’m 5 months in and still struggle to walk and have a bump on my lateral side where the knee was torn. What should I do?
I just had a repair on 6/3. It was on the root of the meniscus. I'll keep you updated. I do want to know, is it extremely important to keep a brace on?
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had a partial meniscus repair July 2020 (in between lockdowns) and its still sore :( have had MRI that has shown some extrusion of the medial meniscus into the medial gutter. had cortisone shot which did nothing to change the pain. thanks for the you tube
When i whento phycical theapy i beleive ther re injuerd mine and i complain of pain and my dr says it would be rare and i wouldnt know it if it did but i feel even more pain now
Yes therapy probably did. I went to a therapy session and I had a different therapist. She insisted on me bending a certain degree and was forceful about it. Now I'm hurting in my inner knee and swelling like crazy🙄
This is exactly what happened to me! It sucks and now I’m starting to get depressed.
Ok so I had a bucket handle tear of the medial meniscus and had surgery and starting play basketball a little after 5 months, then one day I feel at home and bent my knee almost all the way, I can still straighten and walk but now everytime I go to play basketball after a couple of times of jumping it starts hurting again on the outside why is this???
Almost one year later I still have pain and still lack about 20 degrees of flexion. I haven't returned to my prior workout program which was a high impact yoga called Buti Yoga. I've lost so much of my activity and it's frustrating.
Hi I'm from Ireland I'm a Martail artist I've got meniscus rares I exersise I've tried all kinds of exercises the mri scans showd tares when I walk I'm still in pain in my knee. But I'd say I'll push for surgery
HELP needed in Casa Grande, Arizona. I just had a 3rd Meniscus repair that I was told by this Doc was medial. After surgery, I was also told by his partner that they also god rid of some arthritis. What that means, I don't know. I was concerned when I removed the bandages 3 days after surgery and noted this Doc had gone through both sides of the knee with the scope, not just the medial side. He also put one stitch over each of the scope holes with a tough plastic type black thread instead of tape. My knee was badly bruised and had 4 red dots in the middle of the knee where I was later told they gave me shots (of what I don't know). This is my 3rd Meniscus surgery by scope and I have never seen anything like this. This is a small town Dr. near my home as I had to move here to be near my last job as a social worker/counselor on an Indian Reservation. People in town said he was a good Doctor, but I have never seen anything like this. I also threw up for 2 days after surgery and wasn't able to keep anything, even broth down until the 3rd day. I feel this old Doc is old school and I have doubts in my gut about his abilities and competence. Can someone please advise. Who do I report this to? I'm supposed to go back on Friday for a follow up. I don't want this man touching my knee again and it is still oozing yellowish liquid and the bluish/green bruise is spreading.
Surgery 5 weeks ago. Multi directional tearing including lateral and medial. (Also severe pattellofemoral chondromalacia) Started PT at 2 weeks, it definitely helped get it back to (almost) full motion but the pain is still present 24/7, worse when weight bearing. I'm keeping at PT hoping its just taking a little longer than I thought it would. Pretty sure the other knee will need the same surgery some day. Not sure what I could have done differently, I followed Dr's orders. ???
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I had a meniscus repair done 3 months ago and I still have pain on the inner knee which is where I had before surgery and pain behind my knee which I didn’t have before. But my repair was towards the back of the knee. It was sewn together with several stitches. When should I be concerned? I really can’t go through that recovery process again. I still can’t get back to normal physical activity
Has anyone had blood pooling from a torn meniscus surgery. Nine months later and I still have blood pooling in my ankle. I had a torn meniscus and a ruptured Baker’s cyst that I got repaired in September 2019. I still can’t do floor exercises on that one knee, is that common.
I has a partial meniscusectomy for a medial tear on 9-12-22. Now, 7 weeks later, I still have a lot of pain when trying just to walk. When I 1st get up in the morning, its not too bad, but a couple hours into the day, after walking without a cane, the pain is bad enough that I have to go back to using a cane. This tear was a result of mount/dismount of a high seated bicycle for 20 mile morning rides. I am SO discouraged .. I expected to be able to be fully healed & back to regular use of my knee by this time. My Orth. Sur. is supposedly one of the best in NE Ohio. When do I call that TV Ambulance chaser "Tim Mizny" to "make him pay" for screwing up my knee? I've had 2 post op visits & his options were: 1) cortisone shot 2) partial knee replacement ... Neither one sound good to me after all I've already been thru.
It’s been 6 weeks since my surgery I was feeling good no more pain, then suddenly a few days ago bam pain was back and getting worse mind you the severity of my tears were really bad I had 3 tears I don’t think the surgery was successful
I have a posterior lateral tear on right meniscus. Get pain on the outside behind knee and at the top of the fibula.... it pops when I walk but is still functional... I'm 34 work construction.... should I have the surgery to fix it
I had my surgery end of September 2019. I have meniscus tear in both knee along with acl and pcl. I had surgery for left knee, it was going good but after 2 months i have pain in my calf and underneath knee. It hurts me more when i straighten my leg or walk. Idk if its a damge should i go and see my doctor.
Hi, I've also had an ACL/ meniscus repair surgery in Sept 2019 and was all going fine until last week. I have exactly the same pain like a sharp shooting pain behind my knee. have you spoken to anyone yet and had any advice on to what this could be?
@@joshbrooke4548 i went for ultrasound and later message therapist and now i feel much better. Also work on ur quadriceps. I still cant walk properly i feel imbalancing bcz my quadriceps are weak. I can't do much excercises bcz i have meniscus, acl and pcl tear in my other knee, ill have another surgery once i start feeling better with this knee but i m restricted bcz of other knee. All the best and hope you feel better and have faster recovery.
@@Sam.saiyed I had pain my calf as well and was sent for an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot. Thankfully that wasn't the case, but I'm still not doing any better. I'm a week shy of 3 months post surgery.
Deanna Cook how are you today?. I have surgery this week.
I’m 5 weeks into a lateral meniscus bucket handle tear repair and the pain has just returned very much the same as it was before. Assuming this means it’s a fail! Can’t really comment on locking as I’m only partially bending it and walking with crutches. The surgeon had said it was only 50/50 but that he was encouraged by a pink side of the year indicating a blood supply of sorts. Gutted as haven’t been able to do anything now for almost 6 months. It’s a real nightmare injury and good luck to any of you having the repair surgery.
How are you now? Do your think it’s healing successfully?
I had Meniscus Surgery in August, then again March 1st because it never healed. Second Mri said Buckle Tear, but when he went in he said he didn't see the tear, thought the MRI showed scar tissue. My knee has catching pain along outside of knee down calf. I can't do any lateral moves, and can hardly walk up and down stairs. He now thinks the pain and catching could be from the back. I am so frustrated that I am in pain and can't exercise.
I had a meniscus surgery in 2018 , I was told that not only would I be able to walk but actually go back to jogging . This has not only been possible but I also continue to have pain. When I attempt to walk a few blocks or jog, I'm in pain for weeks. I have followed therapy but have not recouped. The last therapist told me that having surgery and have good therapy have very little different results.
i have a meniscus tear in my right knee. I will have knee surgery done to fix it. Im ready for it.
I had meniscus repair on 11/18/2021 and always had pain after surgery but it was manageable. But suddenly 3 weeks back started getting sharp pain in knee and now also feeling clicking when walking. Doc thinks its re tear. I m so depressed.
Hey i had a repair and my knee keeps swelling up months after surgery and its starting to get frustrating
Same here its been over a month and hurts almost worst than before the surgery
Im 18 and had ACL reconstruction, and medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscus repair surgery two weeks ago. I was putting weight on my knee and heard a pop similar to the way it sounded when I originally tore my ACL and meniscus, but I felt no pain after. Can i be sure that this was tearing scar tissue and not tearing meniscus repair sutures?
Hey how is your leg now.
How was the knee?
How are you guys now
I had a Meniscus and microfracture surgery to my right knee almost about a year ago , and was on crutches for almost 2 1/2 months, then of course did the therapy for the 3 months 2 to 3 days out of the week as per recommended by my Dr. Then I slowly started walking, and light jogging on my own once I was done with the therapy paying attention to any pain i'd feel to the meniscus repaired knee, if i did i'd stop doing either the walking or light jogging right away....well its been almost a year , and my is question is, if it still hurts from time to time when i exercise could that just be normal, or a failed surgery repair. I've had some people tell that even after years of a meniscus surgery they had there able to do just about any type of exercises but that they still get pain from time to time on their meniscus repair.
Most likely arthritis
I had surgery 1 month ago for posterior root tear on my medial mensicus. Recovery isnt horrid but it is slow and lot more intense than shaving a small tear off. I am 44 yrs old and fought to have this repair instead of removing most of the mensicus. I have no arthritis and thats why my surgeon agreed to a repair.
How’s your knee pain now?
Did your repair heal successfully?
It took abt 18 months to fully be pain free, not sensitive to weight of shoes I am wearing etc...I am now 47 and work standing 6-8 hrs a day with no issues....so glad I fought for this repair instead of just taking so much of the meniscus out...otherwise right abt now I would be having a knee replacement...my surgery was done at a medical unniversity where technology is top of the line and they know how to work on older knees
@@lorimulder9836 that is amazing!! I have just had a meniscus repair 6weeks I’m 19 and I had to go to a private consultant and pay for the surgery otherwise the hospital were just going to remove the large piece. So I hope I heal successfully. But I very glad you are all sorted now
@@chloebeeforth7022 I am also 26 year prepare for surgery, now have you completely heal or not
Hi doctor David,I have question I had meniscus surgery and cyst removal about a month ago and the last two nights. I was feeling a lot of pain I don’t know what to do I try to go for a walk I couldn’t even do it my pain it was so sharp. Should I worry about that?
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I had a complete root tear. They went in and repaired it but there is a slight catch, what seems like tendon pain on the left and right sides behind the knee, skin feels numb from knee to toes, still stiff and unstable when leaning forward. Pain is only about a 2-3 normally. Still swollen and abnormal looking. It's been 5 months since surgery I beginning to think the worst. Any suggestions?
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@@DrDavidGeier didn't ask for advice but it's clear that doctors are more interested in protecting themselves and other doctors than helping and healing patients.
I got hips arthroscopy surgery to fix my labrum and fix cam and pincer on my hips 8 months ago until now my hips still hurt and my Doctor see still got tear in my labrum but he said it doesn't needs a revision? Is that right? Plus I got knee pain after my hips surgery which until now I'm still using crutches to walk. He take some xrays and MRI he said he doesn't find a tear on meniscus but my knee locked up, , gives away and he told me that if I want he gonna scope my knee. Kind of scared after my hip surgery maybe it doesn't solve the issue again.
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Had a meniscus repair surgery done 6 weeks ago. Now experiencing sharp sudden pain on knee. Also have a bakers cyst that's making it difficult to bend knee and so any exercises. I feel I need another MRI. Should I go for one
How is it now?
when u say sharp pain, do u mean u feel as though the stiches have unattached or something, like u can feel it digging in ur knee, cause i had my mensicus repair surgery 6 weeks ago and i feel like something is sharp in my knee
Hi sir,one year back I had ACL reconstruction and partial menisectomy .because of lnstabilty in knee yesterday I had MRI but shocked with that result as medial and lateral meniscus tear again..is it possible to re torn of meniscus after surgery wolithour any twisting of knee. Or it is surgereon fault? .now I am in confusion whether it's my mistake or doctor's mistake ,but doctor said I removed the torn part ,but a small invisible tears become big is it true sir?.is there any invisible tears in meniscus
my son had his surgery in late april found out his sutures are spreading ( plays football)-practicing -knee popped , would get stuck with swelling and pain
Could you re-twar your meniscus just on the exercise bike? I had a meniscus repair that was in great shape after 7 weeks and surgeon was really happy. He gave allow me to start walking and bend the knee. A few days after following a phisio program my knee was forced into flexion by the excercise bike and felt a sharp pain in the back of the knee. No locking or catching of the knee but I feel a lot of pressure when I bend it specially passed 90. Is it possible to re-tear just on the bike?
I would asume you'd have to put s lot more force on the knee to re tear a meniscus...
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HI David My wife had minuscus surgery after one month her knee part is swallon and its paining. what does it mean what should be done
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I’m not sure my repair healed. I had torn MCL and was repaired about 2.5 months ago. Since then it almost feels a little worse. I was told after a week I could get back on my indoor bike and go slowly to get back to what I was doing before.
My range of motion took a month before I could fully squat.
Now I have this burning throbbing pain on the inside of the same knee and I can actually press on the area of pain and feel it burn.
I am also having trouble sleeping at night again like before the surgery. I’m concerned that this didn’t do anything to help or that I somehow hurt it again in some way.
I am going to make an appt to go back to my surgeon. What sucks is that I had a second follow up but canceled it because it was feeling pretty good but now here I am.
Very frustrating.
Don’t squat…. I think that’s how I retore mine
I am an 18 ur old ex baseball player who has now had three meniscus repairs( some being cut out and some being repaired) but now Mayb 6 months after surgery it now hurts again I am almost certain that I will need a cadaver if they have to do surgery again if I was to get the cadaver do u think I will still have knee problems?
He said he wanted to know our stories but I don’t see where he has replied.
I agree... has he responded to
ANYONE??
Hi Doctor please make a comment Im 60with a torn meniscus. Also I have A stitch that grow under the skin . I had a repair . In the red & white zone . Please share your professional opinion
I had surgery January 27, 2021. I am not healed. My orthopedic surgeon said it is because I am over age 50 and he was not very sympathetic. I've been an athlete my entire life but now I can not do anything athletic. I am so bummed.
How did you know it failed, did you just get the same pain as before and how soon after your repair did you know it had failed? If you don’t mind me asking
Hey doctor i had mine on December 8th 2020 but after 6 weeks start swollen and inflammation above the knee and now little bit pan and it's feel pressure when it bend it the doctor said this normal and that just fluid and tell me to get some pain killer like Advils or lbuprofen and it's really annoying me thanks
I had a tear of lateral meniscus of right knee, meniscus tears of front and back had surgery and 3 years later I'm still having pain daily, cant walk down steps right still too, cant put pressure on my knee. It's been 3 years since surgery
I tore my later left meniscus and had part of it taken out. 8 months later and I still can’t run and the swelling on the side is still there. I’m trying to find stories relatable to mine.
I had a medial meniscus trim surgery about 11 weeks ago and has not recovered well. A post MRI was done after 5 weeks and showed that the tear was gone but showed inflammation. The Dr gave me a cortisone injection but did not help. I cannot really walk any distance and the pain is very sore to the touch on the medial side where it was when I first came in and had the problem. Anyone have any suggestions if the MRI is showing the meniscus was repaired? Thanks.
I had one in October and it's painful and my knee doesn't have any balance anymore and it's so painful and I can't lift the knee it's painful
I have done my meniscus tear surgery before 3 months. Now my quads muscle becomes soft and have pain at knee also.
I have a physical test in these year ( July 2022)
It include high jump, long jump etc)
There will be 9 month at 2022 July after surgery.
Any one know, how much period needs to back to sports after meniscus tear surgery??
Plss answer
Hi Doctor. I had meniscus surgery 1 month ago. they trimmed, not repaired. Things were going well with rehab and I suffered a setback. I hurt myself about 3 days ago and now once in a while after sitting and getting up, it feels like the joint gets off track. Very painful. How much time has to pass before I would have to consider it as a failed surgery?
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I had my meniscus tear surgery done last year, it never came right still had massive pain 3 months on went back to surgeon, he sent me for another MRI. Told me everything was fine but referred me for another cortisone shot. Worked great but the pain has been coming back now it's extricating. O and when I saw surgeon last he's telling me it arthritis! I'm thinking of getting a second opinion? Any thoughts.
Hello I I had surgery done 4 months ago everything felt great, until 40 days ago my knee lockes in a painful way.. Surgeon said that it's arthritis
But it only hurts when I walk. Please give me an opinion on this
I had mine done 7 months ago and i am in the worst pain. I knew there was something wrong with my knee after i had it done nothing's felt different and no MRI says i have a fracture doctor says it's just arthritis also not buying it
Im having the same issue after a year. Im experiencing the same locking/ pain near the surgery site. Now, Im experiencing fluid on the outer knee..well I hope yours heals soon.
The same exact thing happened to me. I’m so discouraged. I don’t move like I used to and the stairs are the worst!
I had a left medial meniscus tear on Jan 27 , the pain is still 100% the same as it was before surgery .When I put the inside of my foot at a angle and try to put pressure on it a get the exact shooting pain in the same area .
Thoughts
Hi kevin.. i am jai...
I also had surgery on 15 of june of same problem as yours...
And even after 10 days the pain is same.. dr told me it ll take 2-3 weeks to heal...
Please tell me how much it took in your case.. and now after 5-6 months how is your knee?
i am frustrated of this surgery
Please reply asap... Thankyou..
Ive had double ACL surgery on 2011 and right meniscus debridement back in 2008. All going well. I am 32 now, having meniscus tear on my left knee April 2019. With the same doctor , I did another debridement on my left knee on January 2020. After a week I know it's failed, after 2 months it just locking again while I'm sleeping. Now it's back to clicking all the time. So now, I'm wondering should I take another surgery or not.
Hello sir, I had undergone meniscus tear surgery, in my case they have removed the part of meniscus as it was inrepairable. Now 2 months I have completed still I have pain. Sometimes I feel problem when I use steps. Kindly help which exercises should I prefer
today is exactly a year post my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. i cant fully straighten my leg when i stand on it. It feel like a sharp pain in the medial area,i have hard time running . Personally i think something is not right with my meniscus .
My symptoms are exactly the same, I’ve seen my surgeon three times since surgery, told him of my continued pain and inability to completely straighten my leg… but he acted as if he didn’t even hear me. I think he felt as if I was criticizing his surgical capabilities when I said,” it feels like it did BEFORE surgery “, like I only dreamt of getting surgery, then woke up!
I had a miniscus repair on december and i still cant get better knee keeps getting swollen and the did a infusion all they take out is blood
I had double meniscus surgery in March and it's now the end of June and I still can't fully straighten my knee and I have trouble walking it also catches time to time. I hope it gets better.
Barb, I had knee surgery 3/1 for ruptured ACL (got a cadaver graft) and repair of a large bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus. I’ve been very dedicated to my PT. I also still cannot fully straighten, it almost feels like one leg is a half inch shorter than the other because of this. I can walk ok- often with a limp and some discomfort.. after about a mile, I need to ice and elevate. I’m headed to my dr. For a follow up in 2 days. Very curious what he will say. Have you been back to your doctor yet?
@@eringregov7364 what happened now guys.... Did it get fully healed after all theses months
Yeah seriously can y’all straighten your knee now?
Meniscus removal 6 months ago and I continue to have localized pain and swelling. Difficult and painful to walk daily and definitely not for exercise. I do not have locking of the knee.
How are you now 1 year later?
I am 6 months out and not feeling great. I am 35F and this has been terrible over all. I am so worried.
Hey doc...I had surgery last july for the bucket handle meniscus tear and a torn ligament....now the pain is great at the same place where I'm not sleeping like the surgery never happened...what to do...thank you
And the pain is like traveling up my legs and when I walk it seems like it wants to lock up on me...I done all the PT required after the surgery
I had meniscus repair clean up, on april 28th 2021, i'm still going to physical therapy, but i feel like my knee is not fully heel yet! i had my right knee done, but on inter side of my knee feels, like it's not fully heal yet, How long will it take to heal?
Hello, I had a surgery more than 6 months ago everything was good until last night where a felt a click. It’s been hurting since then, my motion is still intact. What are the chance I tore the meniscus again?
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Had surgery for a tear in the meniscus , the interior, white area? back in September 2020. After therapy for two months and also gym work out for another two months to strengthen the muscles I feel the same exact pain I had earlier. Any advice? PS I'd been playing soccer for 30 years, all year round and hoping to continue to play a few more years.
Any update on yours? Mine is very similar, about 5 months since surgery and probably a little worse than before surgery. Can walk but anything beyond a light walk and there’s pain and swelling.
@@Tayloratjuc did I heal? I’m 5 months in from the repair and I fell like it failed. Can’t walk normal and I have the same swelling as before. Can’t u answer?
what does it mean after doing a bucket tear repair surgery and im getting a pulling sensation all up my thigh. to be honest i havent been icing an exercising it as i should
Im 40 yo and about a year ago ive had surgery to stitch a wide bucket handle tear after a ski injury. It took a long time about 6 months for the rehabilitation but eventually got back to weight training, cycling and last night was my second jog since the injury. Midway i felt a pop and sharp pain. Ive stopped running and managed to walk back. This morning i can barely stand on my leg and cannot straighten or bend beyond 90 degrees. Waiting for an mri but strongly suspect the stitch didnt hold. Is my only option now to remove it? Is there no artificial meniscus implant alternative?
Thanks for your advice!
Yaniv Gorali you should take longer breaks..at least a year or two before you start running. Wear proper running shoes to absorb the impact and run shorter distances
How are you now? Did the repair fail to heal?
@@chloebeeforth7022 hi
Ive had a second surgery to remove it. Im fine mostly but hesitant from running or doing things that might make things worse. I have some occassional sharp pains in the area but it usually goes away after a day or so.
@@YanivGoraliHey man. I'm in the exact same boat and I just wanted to know how it's been for you since the second surgery, as I am facing the same thing? Thanks
Hi David, love your videos I would just like to ask one question if I may I had a medial meniscus repair arthroscopy 3 months ago stage 1 tear and I am doing my exercises religiously but the pain is still there as before, I know it can take up to 6 month's but after 3 months there is no improvement should I be concerned.Many thanks Marco.
After my surgery always in pain
I'm 21 years old, and got the surgery about eight months ago.. Honestly, I'm not sure what to do. My knee would never make noises prior to the surgery, and now it's become a common occurence. I also can neither bend nor flex it completely as I could before. I suppose I'm scared to go and get yet another scan, just because I feel like I'm too young for something like this to be happening to me, and I would be slightly crushed if they had to take the whole thing out.
Caleb Aguirre That's just scar tissue,do you still do therapy?
Hi ...I hope your knee in track...I've had same symptoms like u. I've done .my knee repair surgery since 5 months ... I'm still in pain and I couldn't complete flexion my knee....so had you the same symptoms during this period???? And how are you feeling right now??
How are you know? Did the repair heal or fail?
I had a complex meniscus tear after a car accident . I ended up getting surgery to correct the issue. 2 years later I still have localize pain from time to time and swelling. I’m a chef so I’m always on my feet which makes it worse. Now after seeing this video I think my suspicions are right I don’t think it healed properly.
Suppose my repair did not heal. Should I just leave it or should I have the surgeon go back in a take out torn region?
Yes I had meniscus surgery I believe it was to trim the meniscus this was because of a injury falling on both knees, my left knee seems better but my left didn't do well I was given some sort of injection in my right knee I'm thinking to help lubricant it but it didn't help now two years later I'm still in pain no longer to work in my profession and on permanent disability if you have any suggestions I would love to hear then thank you
right knee didn't *
I'm sitting at 3months after surgery I'm definitely not dealing with pain but the swelling in my knee all the way to my foot is annoying as hell
I’m 4 months out from a meniscus tear and Root detachment repair. I’m trying to be patient, I’ve been committed to PT. I tried running last week and it did not go so well.
I’m back to the stationary bike and PT exercises. Does the root having been re attached add time to my recovery?
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@@DrDavidGeier Thanks! I’ll search some other articles out there. Take care!
Might want to go back to your surgeon or get another referral. Maybe an MRI can give insight into the meniscus condition after the repair.
I had a Left Knee arthroscopy done in June of 2018, recovery went well for a month until I was in a car accident. After the accident I started having horrific pain in the left knee along with low back pain and hip pain. I could no longer put pressure on my left leg. The doctor injected cortisone to relieve the pain but that did not work, he also drained the fluid 3 or 4 times, finally he referred me to a knee replacement surgeon. 6 months later and with horrific pain I had a new MRI done and the result was I have no Meniscus in my left knee and need a knee replacement. How does that happen? wouldn't the doctor have seen on the arthroscopy photos that there was no Meniscus left after the surgery? Confused and in pain..
How old are you?knee replacement in not for young people
I had a meniscus surgery 4/18 and still never got any better, Dr says there's arthritis in my knee, so I wonder if my tear ever healed. I don't have much flexibility, maybe 70degrees, I just figured I need replacement surgery..I can't hardly walk with it without pain, and can't squatt down, or in a sitting position it's difficult to get back up lol... So I thought maybe because of the arthritis and because of not much cartilage that the knee replacement is the answer but after seeing this, maybe it never healed
Hey Doctor, I just had a repair of ACL and (lateral and medial) Meniscus on right knee almost going on 4 weeks. I noticed I’m in more pain than usual especially on the left side of my right side of my knee. I’m just wondering if I re-injured myself?
I'm dealing with that exact same issue but it's happening on my left knee. What did you find out if anything?
Hello, my name Devon. I had a surgery performed, and a year later Im still not running. My doctor that I go to post surgery never had me go through rehabilitation or anything. The Doctor just started, let your knee be your guide. Im wearing a prescription knee brace and the knee is locking(popping) and swelling/ fluid bulge on the outside of the knee after walking at working. Not sure what to do, but I'm going to see the doctor again in a month or so. What can I do on my own so I can get back to playing sports again? Really frustrated at this point. Thanks for any advice.
can empathise. in similar situation :(
@@janettewitt2495what the update ?
i had a meniscus repair 11 months ago , since that time i had my knee locking 3 times in 11 months , wich is not as bad as it was before , it was like 5 locks a week , i don't know if it failed or not because i got it locked 3 times after the surgury ,
knowing that after the surgury the doctor told me to avoid walking on that leg for 6 weeks , so it was a bit stiff but with rehab i got full motion of my knee , i can bring my heel to my ass , but i can't sit on my heels any more
it feels like it's going to lock again , maybe i am just scared as i didn't sit on my heals since 2 years now
i walk normaly i also can run , i can swim without getting it locked , but not bend it and put my body weight on it
Sofiane Berkane It is failed. This time my surgery result also failed. If it's good, there won't be any more locking at all. I did right and left knee ACL and left and right meniscus surgery, on a different occasions. Only the left meniscus one failed, and it just happened like your story.
@@battoman1171 hey man I just saw your reply and seen you’ve had personal experience with meniscus repairs. When your surgery failed did you ever notice anything early on to lead you to feel as if though it had failed? Was there any early signs as opposed to your successful repair? I know I have a ton of questions man sorry to bother I’m two weeks post op and just trying to be as informed by people that have gone through it
@@battoman1171 hey hope you are great now after an year...I had my acl and meniscus repaired before 2 months ...now I got pain in back of the knee did you have it too
I had Miniscus Surgery for a bucket handle tear four weeks ago. I am having trouble with range of motion. And now looks like arthrofibrosis. And am now looking at a manipulation under anesthesia. It has been a total of 4 months since the initial injury. The 1st 2 and a 1/2 months were waiting For labor and industries to approve this surgery since it happened at work. I am becoming very frustratedAnxious and depressed. I just hope this works good luck everyone
I am right there with you. I had a repair done 4/29/19. Then had another surgery 12/19/19 for trimming and now in pain again 2 months out of my second surgery..... just a quick change in my progress. I am super bummed as I am a very physically active person and this 11 months have been an emotional roller coaster.
Your not alone, I had 9 sutures put in my right knee 3 weeks ago, been layed up on crutches for 7 weeks altogether. Leg is very weak, using electric stimulation helps alot waking the muscles up, 1 more week non weight bearing and then I start physio. This experience is crippling, I have become completely emotionless from being so very fragile for so long. It's definitely a marathon of patience, I myself have definitely hit rock bottom what seems, but hoping there's nowhere but up from here, just have to focus on that small glimmer of hope to shine a little brighter each day. Bring on 6 weeks if physio soon, good luck to all those in the same position..
My 2nd surgery went all right I had a catheter For the 1st 4 days that administered a nerve block and deadened my leg that was strange. I have been in A c.p.m Machine At least 6 hours A-day for the last 2 weeks And 5 days a week of physical therapy I also sleep in This thing it just keeps my leg Moving. Just had my post Operation appointment and I'm losing motion again We decided to drain it and do a Cortisone shot. Right then and of course I got all worked up and had an anxiety attack lol. The doctor prescribed me some valium To try and help with the anxiety . So far so good my leg is actually Starting to feel normal a little bit Actually getting some weight put on it... I guess one day at a time.
@@runzwithwulvz6592 glad your pushing through, yes pain and knowing when to refuse the pain pills was also difficult the more you can bear and get through after 2 weeks the better and happy to toilet properly is motivating, ice is your best friend for relief I found anytime your thinking about your leg being uncomfortable just ice it for 5mins, I can't even get quite 75 80 degrees bend yet feels tight and stiff, but I know it's all scar tissue supporting and healing the area inside, the longer you stay off the better long term my surgeon said, and his world respected so as much as I wanna do more I have to pull myself up and start from the beginning next week at physio
I had meniscus tear surgery on my right knee about 10 months ago and it's getting better over time, I had my left knee done 6 months ago and it feels worse than before the surgery.
I just had repair 5 months ago and it feels like it failed. I have the same bump that forced me to get surgery in the first place. I can barely walk and it’s been 5 months are u having the same issues?
@@darkgrandpriest1645 yes somtimes I have an unstable feeling my knee feels ripped , I also had that bump toward the inner half of my knee also
@@cookielall6001 can u run at all without locking. I have partial menisectomy a year ago and tore it again which caused me to get this repair. But I don’t think it has worked. Idk what to do a 3rd surgery would be devastating. I also have right knee pain and that one hurts when I lay down and when sitting down. Let me know what ur doctor tells u please? I need options
@@darkgrandpriest1645 i havnt been able to run in 13 months I dont get locking but I get a rubbery catching very loud click/snap I'll let you know wat the dr says, hope the best for you
@@cookielall6001 I haven’t ran in over 2 years. I know imma need an MRI and it will confirm my suspicions. I think these doctors are not legit. Seems to me like heir repairs all fail? Im devastated man.
My husband had a meniscus repair surgery but they ended up removing the meniscus and now he's having pain down his calf with a lot of bruising down to the ankle! Please let me know if this is normal.
that is definitly not normal
I had an acl reconstruction and a meniscus repair 6 weeks ago. Whenever I straighten it fully and bend it, just bending a little bit, it fills like something is preventing it from bending, like a little cushion but when I force it gently to bend it, it bends smoothly however, a little bit on the top you see it moving up just a little bit... I can’t explain it but damn, I hope I haven’t torn it 😔
What did you end up having to do
@@keydengaines2014 I don't know but it's good now after 5 months! Haven't had trouble with it at all :D
Hi I got the same surgery and the same thing is happening to me around 1 month after the surgery. When did it go away for you and has it ever happened again?
@@lucyrankin4009 So it’s been 6 months and it hasn’t done it! It went away on the 2nd to 3rd month cause I started to walk normally again but of course I used my brace. Just did a lot of stationary cycling. I’m alright now, I’ve started running but I do feel pain but because I’m doing it continuously. The pain lessens :))
im only 2 and half weeks out from surgery but my knees hurtin really bad and I think it failed I wasn’t in any pain but my knee kept locking and locking so I had to get it
Hi Dr David. Thank you for your videos, which I find useful. I had a lateral meniscus repair 12 weeks ago. I was worried about doing it, as I've had multiple surgeries on this knee in the past (including a total synovectomy for PVNS) and the leg is emaciated and weak. I've been in chronic pain with this knee for more than ten years and I saw this surgery as my last hope. 12 weeks on, it is more painful than it was before or at any stage since the surgery. At 8 weeks I thought it was finally improving. Now it's worse than ever. Localized, strong pain around the lateral meniscus area, where the surgery was performed. After my long and debilitating history with this knee, the idea that this surgery has gone wrong genuinely horrifies me. It is destroying my life. The idea of even more surgery is also horrifying. If, in the worst case scenario, it has gone wrong, can I avoid any more surgery and is there a chance that this strong, localized pain will go away with time and that the knee will slowly get somewhere near where it was before the surgery? I had this surgery done in Thailand. There is a language barrier and a seeming unwillingness of the surgeon to recognize the mere possibility that his surgery may not have worked, which is why I am writing to you. I know that for legal reasons you cannot give specific medical advice, but I just need to know if there is a chance that leaving it, resting it, and doing gentle exercises will help, if there are precedents for this. Thank you for any advice.
Which hospital in Thailand did you have your surgery done?
How are you now? Did the repair heal?
Had a meniscus repair in August 2021. It didn't heal properly, so in April 2022 they performed the same surgery. I am just coming up to 6 weeks post second OP and fear it hasn't worked again. It's so mentally draining and I don't know what the next option is 😞
I hope you are doing ok the second time. I had a meniscus repair in October 2021 but unfortunately retore it again last week. My doctor suggested a repair again but since the tear was horizontal, degenerative and in the red-white zone, meaning it had a high possibility of not fully healing, i ended up having a partial meniscectomy. He told me that I was under a greater risk of developing osteoarthritis after the surgery so I would have to be cautious of the sports and activities I would choose to do from now on and never gain weight. I hope everything goes well for you, knowing the pain and mental anguish after the first surgery, having learned about the need for a second one absolutely was a nightmare 😞
@@replikas82 Sad to hear about your trouble with it all 😞 unfortunately my second surgery hasn't worked either. So I'm set for a partial meniscectomy at the end of this year! Let me know how you recover, I hope you are able to get back to a normal life.
@@jackbridger6595 I have 2 surgeries one partial and one repair in the same left knee. Now I’m scared after 5 months it has failed. Idk what to do but I can’t trust that doctor anymore. Have I guys tried PRP injection?
I had bucket handle...meniscus repair surgery ..and legment tear surgery...I am in 6th week post op...I am able to bend my knee till 90 degrees....no pain but.i still feel my knee is locking....I am on crutches now...bearing 50% weight as my doc suggests....And now is it normal that I have the locking of knee....even after 5 weeks of post op...please advice..
Hey man curious as to how you have come along since this comment I’m actually two weeks out and just am looking at people personal experience. Honestly really scared to get to the 6 week point, (only fear of failure) I’d appreciate a response man thanks
I had a Menicus repair 5 years ago. Locked knee couldn't straighten it. Very painful. Had The surgery. It was a slow painful process of recovery. It took almost a year but I am pretty much pain free. Only hurts once in awhile in winter months. I'll get that sharp pain in the medial area.
Hey I have a question , I had a meniscus repair 3 weeks ago and I can't bend my knees without braces , I feel a sharp pain and a feeling of bending something that's straight ... Did you felt something like this too
@@shreyasharma9068 it takes awhile to heal. Keep slowly exercising knee. Do what your doctor has advised. Ice. I believe they tell you do not put full weight on it for at least 6weeks. Use crutches. Brace.
@@truwilliams1330 thank you so much ❤️ The doctor made me put weight yesterday , he told me to walk without walker now and will also remove my braces in next 2-3 days
I have undergone meniscus repair surgery 5 weeks but right now I am having catching/ locking problem in my knee. What could be the cause?
Hey I had my meniscus repair 3 weeks ago and I still can't bend my legs without braces , did it happen to you too
Did your meniscus repair heal successfully?
@@shreyasharma9068 hi Shreya how are you now -I’m facing the same issue
@@rajendernathvj7564 much better now ... I still feel something is stopping me from bending my legs but hopefully it will be fine
@@shreyasharma9068 me to same - sometimes while walking something stucking me below the knee
I am 1 year post op, ACL, microfracture and meniscus trim. A few days ago did some burpees and the moment i squated up felt a sharp pain around the knee. Now when i walk i feel a crunching sound and some popping noises along with random sharp pains.
i have those pops too, kinda like a clonking sound
I had surgery 2 days ago and am very scared and looking for some advice on recovery
Physical Therapy the sooner the better. Also get a cryo cuff for icing