Meniscus issues

Hi

Just after some feedback - I have my pre-op next week in preperation for knee arthroscopy.

My MRI shows a few issues - chondromalacia, degenerative medial meniscus at Posterior Horn and lax acl at femur. To me this seems like there are too many problems to solve in 1 arthroscopy - although Physio thinks the ligaments aren't too bad.

I am hoping to get back to field hockey after the op - how can I say - please fix everything - I have been trying to get back into hockey for 2 years, then gone along the rice ideals, trying to play again and having the same problems - getting inpatient now - but ready for a long haul if need be.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated
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~ Chondromalacia can be treated during the scope though the benefits may not be apparent for some weeks.
~ the menciscal problems can be sorted at the same time with trimming and a washout
~ I would doubt a lax ACL would be treated with surgery. Mostly there has to be tears or division for surgery

Problem with knee problems like this is they are long term so don't expect any overnight miracles. All the best ....

The Meniscus tears are very common in the human knee. The injury can occur in any age group. In younger people, the meniscus is fairly tough and rubbery, and tears usually occur as a result of a forceful twisting injury. The meniscus can be torn in several ways. The entire inner rim of the medial meniscus can be torn in what is called a buckethandle tear.

I am 24 and I am having meniscus problem when I was 22 and there was a time I remember when I got swelling in my knee joint and it was very painful as I had to wrap my knee joint with crepe bandage for one week.

But now I don't find any difficulty in my joints but when I was sitting in one position for hours than I feel heavy pain in my knees.

I will definitely going to consult a doctor for some future preventions.

Thanks
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The meniscus is a commonly injured structure in the knee. The injury can occur in any age group. In younger people, the meniscus is fairly tough and rubbery. Meniscus injuries can occur in any age group, but the causes are somewhat different for each age group.

The medial meniscus was totally removed at that point. Just having a meniscus tear doesn't necessarily determine whether or not the treatment should include knee surgery or invasive care. Without the meniscus, the concentration of force into a small area on the articular cartilage can damage the surface, leading to degeneration over time.

Meniscus is a curve in the surface of a molecular substance and is produced in response to the surface of the container or another object. It can be either concave or convex. The menisci of the knee joint are two pads of cartilaginous tissue which serve to disperse friction in the knee joint between the lower leg and thigh.

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone has any experiences either personally or treating someone with a Menaflex meniscal replacement?

I got a large meniscectomy carried out recently and have been advised to stop running and playing indoor soccer, and to go swimming and cyclying instead, which I am not keen on.

I am considering getting the replacement but I would like to know of other peoples experiences.

Many Thanks

Well - had the surgery on 31st March - have been advised ACL is stretched & not torn so building up my knee should be the cure for that!

All in all I think the surgery has cured part of my problem - the meniscus that was damaged was from the femur, but nearly 2 weeks on I still have issues with the bottom of my knee - as in it feels like something slides over my shin - a very quick sharp stabbing pain - so I am already looking forward to my outpatient appointment, apart from that it no longer hurts going up or down stairs, and walking is not so bad, but I still do not have 100% confidence in my knee - but with not being 2 weeks post-op I am probably being over-optimistic!

When reading a scale on the side of a container filled with liquid, the meniscus must be taken into account in order to obtain a precise measurement.Manufacturers take the meniscus into account and calibrate their measurement marks relative to the resulting meniscus.