who has had surgery on their knee (maniscas)?

Question

I think i may have to have surgery and wondering if anyone had advice or anything ... I'm freakin out lol

I did it playing soccer

Answer 1

It's better sooner than later. I had a problem with my meniscus. The doctor said I should get if fix. I did not listen to his because i was in the middle of the tournament and my team was doing well. The problem is that at the en of the season, i had an ACL surgery plus the meniscus.

The problem is that my knee did not have any support and all my weight was on the ACL, so that's why i brake it.

Answer 2

I've had surgery on both knees, both times for meniscal tears. Pretty much, of ALL the things that would require you to have surgery on your knee, this is by far the 'best' one to have happen to you. Basically, your meniscus is a cushion that rests between the bones in joint of your knee, and if you have a tear that requires surgery, most likely there's just a small tear that they'll just go in and shave off.

They'll make 2-3 incisions on your knee that are about 1/4-1/3 of an inch in length, and remove the trouble portion of your meniscus. The whole surgery takes about 20-40 minutes, and you'll only be knocked out for 60-90 minutes. You'll most likely walk out of the place your having it done, on crutches, and you'll be ABLE to walk around without them immediately, but for the first day or so, it's better to take it easy.

Answer 3

First, it's spelled "mEniscUs".

Second, if you have injured it to the point that you would need surgery, I guarantee that you would know it! I had a torn meniscus (playing tennis), and the pain was excruciating (my friends say that I screamed for nearly five seconds!!! Time it! That's a LONG time to scream in agony!). The pain is completely different from a sprain or strain. You would not be able to put most of your weight on the damaged knee, so you would be walking with a very pronounced limp or hobble. It will swell, noticeably. The pain and swelling will, eventually, decrease, and you might get to the point where you can put about half your weight on it, but you will not be able to stand erect until you have the surgery.

Third, stop "freakin out" and see a doctor!!!

Answer 4

I had it done 6 years ago. They have a cooler deal that you plug in and fill the "igloo" cooler with ice and a little water and it circulates the ice water around your knee. You can disconnect at the knee and it leaves the ice cold water in a pack so you can make quick trips to the bathroom or whatever and not have to tote the cooler. It lasts that way for about 3 minutes before it starts to "thaw" your knee.

That thing was AMAZING at taking the pain away and keeping the swelling down.

I could definitely tell when the ice had melted or I was unplugged for too long. I used it for about 2+weeks and it accelerated the healing.

Added: WHAT?!?!!? Why would someone give me a thumbs down for what I wrote??? That pack was truly amazing and cut the pain after the surgery. The person that did that seriously needs to get a life and quit being such a loser!

Answer 5

I have had a (partial) knee replacement done 5 years ago and I'm so happy that I did it because I had arthroscopic surgery twice B4 that ... and they did not work at all. Last year I had my right shoulder replaced and if I wouldn't have had these two surgeries done, I would not have been able to play softball of golf again. These are must sports in Florida even at my age!! If you want any more info from me, add a note in your question area and I'll respond to you. I have the X-rays and scars if U want 2 C them. The scars are so small, you can
hardly see them if that's one thing you're worried about.. Hope that helped and good luck.

Answer 6

I have had the surgery and it is not that bad. It may take a while to get back to normal but since your young that should happen quickly.

Answer 7

Yes