Meniscus

Bad Zebra · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 14, 2013, 03:45pm

Had my left knee scoped in the middle of '11 season. It wasn't a tear...just ragged edges. Doc said we could wait and see if pain subsided or just bite the bullet. I opted for surgery. Ortho guy told me he'd have me back on the court and three weeks and he was right. Be religious about the rehab and exercises prescribed post-op and you'll be back in no time. (I'd also recommend Propofol as an anaesthesia!) Good luck!

APG · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 14, 2013, 03:49pm

Bad Zebra has it right...if I remember correctly, post-op focused on strengthen the muscles around the knee. I would also add in strength training along with whatever off-season regiment that you have.

BLydic · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Jun 15, 2013, 08:19am

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Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

Be religious about the rehab and exercises prescribed post-op and you'll be back in no time. Good luck!

Had both knees scoped in or around the 50 year mark, physical therapy is definitely key to getting back. Don't quit. One of the patients I met the last time did some pre-op strength training around the knee. His therapist said it really cut down on recovery time.

grunewar · #4 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 16, 2013, 09:12am

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Originally Posted by BLydic

One of the patients I met the last time did some pre-op strength training around the knee. His therapist said it really cut down on recovery time.

Agree. I'll be doing my normal long runs on the weekends and my summer 18U league ends the day before my surgery........I will rehab hard again, and actually look forward to the gym leg machines and swimming!

Amesman · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 17, 2013, 12:31pm

Had the scope to the right knee six years ago, early 40s. Doc said he even had to scrape some of the femur (but overall, not a big job). He said he was in there 12 minutes.

Rehab will help immensely, but don't overdo the comeback too soon. Mine feels better each year, it seems. I attribute that to the Michael Jordan low-mileage theory. Doc told me road running was definitely out so now it's treadmills, ellipticals, exer bikes -- and (doc-recommended) glucosamin chondroitin.

rockyroad · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 17, 2013, 01:13pm

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Originally Posted by Amesman

Had the scope to the right knee six years ago, early 40s. Doc said he even had to scrape some of the femur (but overall, not a big job). He said he was in there 12 minutes.

Rehab will help immensely, but don't overdo the comeback too soon. Mine feels better each year, it seems. I attribute that to the Michael Jordan low-mileage theory. Doc told me road running was definitely out so now it's treadmills, ellipticals, exer bikes -- and (doc-recommended) glucosamin chondroitin.

Glucosamine, huh...interesting. Will have to look into that. Thanks for the tip.

Raymond · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 17, 2013, 01:17pm

I have a friend who injured his 3-4 years ago, came back too early, and has still not recovered fully.

So when in doubt, play it safe.

rockyroad · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 17, 2013, 02:09pm

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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I have a friend who injured his 3-4 years ago, came back too early, and has still not recovered fully.

So when in doubt, play it safe.

Yeah...couldn't run right now if I had to. Been two weeks and it's still swollen. Can't see it being that much better in two weeks.