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Yesterday i have made Knee arthroscopy due to torn meniscus

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charattar
charattar

Yesterday i did arthroscopy  operation to repair / remove torn meniscus. The doctor after doing the operation told me that the meniscus was torn from three parts. I have a picture which shows the meniscus. Can someon please describe me these pictures as i don't know what they mean ?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Charlot

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  • charattar
    charattar

    Posted

    Attached here is the picture,  as i forgot to place in the previous post ...sorry smile
  • richard89308
    richard89308 charattar

    Posted

    depending upon where and how the tear is the Dr will recommend either surgery or leaving it alone until surgery is absolutely necessary.

    Richard

  • richard89308
    richard89308 charattar

    Posted

    I heard yesterday about someone getting a knee repair with stem cells.  That may be an answer.

    Richard

    • charattar
      charattar richard89308

      Posted

      I have done the arthroscopy yesterday I wondered if anyone could explain me the posted pictures above
  • CanadianSharon
    CanadianSharon charattar

    Posted

    Regarding the stem cell, I met someone oh had it done when I was I Florida.  Keep in mind they don't have the same health care plans that Canada and the UK have.  It took two treatments each cost 10,000.  I know this is too new to be done here orally, but perhaps in the bigger centres.  It's definitely not well known here yet.
    • joy47826
      joy47826 CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Our stem cell MD here charges about $1800+ per session of stem cells which now seem to be used mostly for very advanced knee issues. I'm in So. Cal.

      He charges $850 per session of PRP which I have not ruled out....

      I'm using a new supplement Ligaplex II which helps to restore ligaments and tendons and it's MAIN mineral is Manganese needed for bone integrity.

  • CanadianSharon
    CanadianSharon charattar

    Posted

    Sorry, I guess I added to the wrong thread.  My apologies.  I should put my glasses on my often.  For me I had a torn menisus and they never repair, or cut it which wax a mistake in my opinion.  I don't know much about them though.  I hope yours heal and doesn't cause you any more pain.
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 charattar

      Posted

      It seems the miniscus is one of those areas that depends on severity and who and where the drs are. My friend ESS playing golf in Hawaii and tore his swinging the club....he was in so much pain they cut the vacation short and the drs in Hawaii had forwarded the tests results to his ortho here in middle america. 2 days after getting home they did surgery and sewed up the tear. My sister in law tore hers shortly before they were to leave on a European river cruise which was already paid for. The Dr injected the leg and by not doing any of the strenuous hikes and climbing, regular icing and low grade pain meds she got through the trip and had it repaired within a few days of her return. With both of these, physical therapy was an intregal part of the healing process. As far as interepting the scans, I would think you would need a radiologist for accuracy. Good luck
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