In general, surgery for a torn meniscus is not typical (nor first option) unless you have joint mobility issues. In other words, your knee locks up during movement. Surgeries typically only remove the torn part of the meniscus but on rare occasions they can sew the tear. Surgery should be last resort if possible. MRI is the best way to determine the problem and degree of problem. As a side note, there are other options beside surgery. One is PRP plus Stem Cell (Bone marrow source) done by a person who specializes exclusively in PRP and Stem Cell treatments. This is a slower treatment process but if successful you will continue after Physical Therapy and Stem cell/PRP treatment as if nothing happened. PRP plus Stem Cell is typically not covered by insurance and expensive and dedication to long-term post Physical Therapy is a must. The other option is a meniscus transplant. This is has a good success rate but has more dramatic trauma thus delaying a mostly full recovery. The most difficult part of this sort of injury is the mental impact on an athlete. The best advice I was ever given was ... Apply your recovery like you apply yourself to training by leveraging your current skills of dedication, patients and discipline. Good luck on your road to recovery and try not to hurry up the recovery process or rush into drastic treatment expecting quick results.
In general, surgery for a torn meniscus is not typical (nor first option) unless you have joint mobility issues. In other words, your knee locks up during movement. Surgeries typically only remove the torn part of the meniscus but on rare occasions they can sew the tear. Surgery should be last resort if possible. MRI is the best way to determine the problem and degree of problem. As a side note, there are other options beside surgery. One is PRP plus Stem Cell (Bone marrow source) done by a person who specializes exclusively in PRP and Stem Cell treatments. This is a slower treatment process but if successful you will continue after Physical Therapy and Stem cell/PRP treatment as if nothing happened. PRP plus Stem Cell is typically not covered by insurance and expensive and dedication to long-term post Physical Therapy is a must. The other option is a meniscus transplant. This is has a good success rate but has more dramatic trauma thus delaying a mostly full recovery. The most difficult part of this sort of injury is the mental impact on an athlete. The best advice I was ever given was ... Apply your recovery like you apply yourself to training by leveraging your current skills of dedication, patients and discipline. Good luck on your road to recovery and try not to hurry up the recovery process or rush into drastic treatment expecting quick results.
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