To ref, or not to ref

[Raymond]

Ours are due the first week in October.

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Actually, the question is more accurately phrased, "to pay dues this year, or not to pay dues this year."
I'm up against the deadlines, but have been diagnosed with a meniscus tear that I hope is minor. I'll be starting PT in a couple weeks, hoping the problem can be solved without surgery.
My question, for those who have been there or know someone well who has been there; are the odds good that I'll be recovered in time for the season? Worst case scenario, by January?

SNAQ, I have had more knee surgeries than I care to remember!! So here is my exerperienced yet non medical professional opinion: It depends! HA
Miniscus tears are generally not that big a deal. IMO, if you act now (sorry had an infomercial on) you should be fine by January at the latest. Baring any complications, it would be anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks. If you want more info, feel free to send me a message and I will give you any more info I can.
MOST IMPORTANTLY is post op rehab. Some Ortho's. are not big with it and I have no idea why. Make sure to ask your Ortho for physical therapy, if they won't refer you then have your GP/Fam. Doc do it. If you can find a place with a pool for aquatic therapy that is the best!!
Let me know if you need any more info.

[muxbule]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'm up against the deadlines, but have been diagnosed with a meniscus tear that I hope is minor. I'll be starting PT in a couple weeks, hoping the problem can be solved without surgery.
My question, for those who have been there or know someone well who has been there; are the odds good that I'll be recovered in time for the season? Worst case scenario, by January?

I have been there and I don't know your age, which may be a factor on recovery, but it was 6 weeks from the sugery date that I was back on the court. Mine was also a meniscus tear. I never tried PT so if you try that for a month or so add it on to the total.
Good luck.

[Adam]

Actually, my doctor has prescribed PT, hoping that fixes the problem.
The diagnosis was actually a relief, as it explains why the pain hadn't gone away since the season was over. I figured it was just the extra weight, and I just needed to rest adn then I'd be able to work extra hard at losing the weight this summer. Summer's almost over, and the pain hadn't gone away; only got worse until a week and a half ago on vacation when I couldn't even walk on it.

In hind sight, I should have gone to the Dr. in January when I felt it pop during a game.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by gtwbam

Had Meniscus surgery this year in Feb 2010. 11 days after surgery my Dr. needed to drain excess fluid from my knee. (This sometimes happens when there's a meniscus tear and what they call a Bakers Cyst). I then started physical therapy. Went 3 to 4 times a week over a period of 6 weeks. My knee has held up great. I still exercise it and where a brace off and on. Good Luck.

Had a small tear 6 years ago that Doc decided would not require surgery. It took forever to heal, by forever I don't think the pain has ever gone away. Now I ref with the aid of my good friends Advil and Tylenol and knee support. If you have an option get the surgery you will be back up and on the floor in 3months and probably close to 100% in 6 months depending on severity of tear.

[MD Longhorn]

Pay - and explain your situation. If you can't work by the time games start, ask if they would pay a little for newbie evaluations - and stick with the clinics.

[fullor30]

Going in 8/20 for meniscus scope. It's been torn for a few years but is getting worse. I did alot of ball this summer and would have good and bad days, but overall, it's not very bad, just needs cleaning out according to my doc. I'm thinking I'm just about fully recovered by October. Am I dreaming? It helps I'm in decent shape, thin(6' 170), without any previous knee problems.

That said, I had two stents put in back in March..........like having your oil changed.