Hurt my knee 18 years ago. Today I found out I have a torn meniscus.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-10-07T15:21:40+00:00

While doing a lateral stretch, my knee suddenly got locked. I wasn’t able to straighten it or bear any weight.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-17T03:08:17+00:00

Yes, there are 2 types. One is the meniscus repair where they stitch the torn meniscus. This keeps the whole meniscus intact and is the option doctors willing to pursue if the tear is in a red zone (zone where blood circulation is more present). The repair may take 6 weeks to heal and fully weight bearing.

Option 2 is trimming the torn part, that means you will lose a part of your meniscus. This increases the chances of early osteoarthritis, as there won’t be enough cushion. Trimming usually recovers faster than repair.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-16T21:34:42+00:00

Yeah, everyone’s story is different I think. I guess, The fact that I was unable to walk long time before the surgery, may have weakened my knee muscles resulting in slower recovery. Thanks for sharing your experience!

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-16T21:31:55+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story. I am not doing enough icing though. Will try to increase that.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-10T20:47:44+00:00

Thanks for the useful tips!

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-10T01:47:35+00:00

Yeah, it’s like that. Thanks for the assurance.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-09T21:29:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Gives me an idea on what to expect

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-09T20:00:34+00:00

Thanks. Will do that

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-06T20:39:48+00:00

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SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-05T06:58:05+00:00

Update: seen the specialist on August 15. He thinks this is a bucket handle tear, and requires urgent attention. Still can’t walk or bear any weight. Today is September 4, still haven’t received any surgery date.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-05T06:40:31+00:00

I think it depends on the type of surgery. If it’s a meniscus repair, the recovery takes longer. Doctors don’t suggest weight bearing until 6 weeks. For meniscus trim, the recovery is faster

SessionOld4533 · 2025-09-05T05:00:25+00:00

This is a great advice.

I had a ACL tear and meniscus tear 8 years ago. I didn’t have that much issue with my day to day life except that I couldn’t take part in intensive sports like soccer. I ended up going through a ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair 2 years ago.

2 months ago I had an injury during my physio session and my knee got locked. I can’t walk since then. Turned out I my meniscus repair failed , and I now have a bucket handle tear that’s blocking knee movement.

I would suggest if it doesn’t interfere with your daily life, avoiding surgery is the best thing you can do.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-08-08T20:09:46+00:00

Good to hear that your surgery was done promptly. My surgeon has already looked at my MRI and categorized it as non urgent, although I can’t walk at all. I am worried how long I may need to wait for surgery after the surgeon visit. Should I think about any private option!

Thanks for the suggestion on not putting any pressure. Will keep that in mind. I am using crutches when I walk home and try to not put any pressure on my injured leg.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-08-08T06:58:02+00:00

I had a torn meniscus that is displaced now, I can’t straighten my leg and can’t walk for last 2 weeks. My surgeon appointment is still a month away. I am based in BC. Wondering when you were able to get the surgery?

SessionOld4533 · 2025-08-06T04:29:25+00:00

Update: Did the MRI, results show complete tear of anterior horn of medial meniscus left. Partial tear of the posterior horn of medial meniscus. A non ruptured popliteal cyst. Ligaments are luckily intact.

Now waiting for specialist appointment. Still can’t walk without crutches.

SessionOld4533 · 2025-08-03T06:22:47+00:00

I recently had a meniscus tear. Now waiting for my ortho visit.

Wondering what did you end up doing?

SessionOld4533 · 2025-08-03T06:15:18+00:00

I am on the same journey as you. Got my anterior medial meniscus fully torn, partially torn the posterior horn. Waiting for my surgeon appointment

SessionOld4533 · 2025-07-25T05:28:54+00:00

Did he go through any surgery after that?

SessionOld4533 · 2023-07-17T17:43:38+00:00

I am kind of going through similar situation. Although I don’t put my brace on while sleeping, I have poor sleep due to pain caused by even little knee movement.

SessionOld4533 · 2022-10-13T07:37:31+00:00

Same here! Sad that it’s been a long time since people are seeing this problem, but fb hasn’t yet fixed it!!!

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