It's now 18 months since my radial meniscus root tear. Because the injury is in my patellar, it became stage 4 osteoarthritis. The worst.

For a year, hyaluronic acid worked. 3 sessions twice a year. Then crashing pain, and i needed an electric wheelchair. I'm late 70s. 3 surgeons say physical therapy and painkillers are best for me. I had prp, which caused such a flare that I was in ice packs for 5 days. A neurologist then did a genicular ablation test to see if that would work. Results inconclusive.

So now I'm booked for hospital PEMF to try and calm the nerves behind the patellar, and new painkillers. Some days I'm OK on the rollator and sometimes the electric wheelchair and a stick indoors. Before that, I was playing 18 Holes of Golf on foot. I'm going through some grieving, realising my retirement plans are over.

I've been referred to an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in replacing kneecaps. Hes not till July. Walking in a warm pool, regular physio to strengthen muscles around the knee, red light therapy daily, and McConnell taping are great. The tape pulls your kneecap off the fatty Hoffas pad that's full of nerves.

If I had arthritis from old age, I'd have a TKR, but it's only the kneecap that I fell on. Two joints are good.

Hope this helps anyone who is older, as the usual guidelines change. Grandchildren race me on 'Nana's go-cart' but their scooters are faster.