+Best Doctors Many thanks, I've been looking for "what is the best knee brace for arthritis?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Paneyton Dumbfounded Preponderance - (just google it )? It is a good one of a kind guide for getting rid of your annoying chronic knee pain without the headache. I've heard some decent things about it and my cousin after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.
What does "give yourself some time to repair" mean. A few months....a year? Has any doctor giving out this recommendation, ever torn his meniscus and continued to stand, sit, walk, twist his body, climb stairs, operate, golf, etc and just live with the intense pain? Or have they opted to have the torn meniscus cut out or sewn so they could continue to do what they needed to do? I tore my meniscus twenty-two years ago; my doctor had an appointment within a few minutes of my visit and within three weeks to cut out the torn section. Yes, I developed arthritis in that knee but except for the small amount of discomfort over the years, I would rather have arthritis than a torn meniscus. Two months ago, I tore the meniscus in the same knee...again ! But this time, I am being advised to just try to wait it out, do physical therapy to strengthen the knee and take pain pills or Tylenol to ease the pain. This is bologney. I see my doctor again this month; if he does not agree that arthroscopy is the way to go, I am going.....to find my old orthopedic surgeon and have cut out again. I am 75 and I still have lots of things I need to do in this life and sitting in a rocking chair is not my idea of waiting it out to repair.
Thank you for posting this, Dr. Luks. Of all the things I've found on the internet about this subject, your two videos have been the most informative. You have a very reassuring style - wish you were my doctor!
God bless you Dr. Luks. You saved me from torn miniscus knee surgery, and even my family thought I was crazy for running out of the surgeons office when he said I MUST have surgery, and my knee has been fine ever since. Want to know how long ago that was? It was 7 years ago. I just turned 79.
Hello sir. Would like to ask you, how long did it take for your meniscus tear to heal? I am 20 and I probably have a tear(I think it's a small one since the symptoms are very mild, small pain, little catching and that's it, swelling is gone). It's been like 8 weeks so far and I am really impatient because I want to get back to my sport. Thanks a lot for your answer if you ever see this.
I learned so much, I have a torn Meniscus since March 16, 2019. I recently found out I have mod/severe Osteoarthritis with no cartilage on certain parts of the bone in my inner left knee. I also have a leaking baker's cyst. I would guess mine is Irreparable perhaps. This is my second meniscus tear since Aug. 2004. 💕
I'm a little confused here, at 1:15 you say the meniscus has no healing or regenerative capabilities then at the end bullets you say to give it time to heal...
I injured my meniscus by getting out of the car wrong. When you plant your foot on the ground, you will injure your meniscus by twisting your body and therefore rotating your knee without rotating your foot. Being conscious that I was doing this I am now careful to NOT do this, and the pain has gone away.
I'm 20yrs old but not an athlete. The pain is really intense when I move my leg from a sustained position (bent while sitting/straight while lying down).
Thank you so much! You answered my question I am 56 years old and I had a feeling that surgery on my knee would not alleviate the pain I have from the tear in my knee, Is there any medicine or exercise that can help?
I have arthritis already in my left knee. I'm 45. I was told I had arthritis 4-5 years ago I.think I tore something June 5th. My GP refused to order an mri. I was in PT from march to may 2020 for knee pain. June 5th...something happened during Zumba. And in was told to redo 12.weeks of PT Okay! But aug 21 I fall down on my left knee. I report it to workmans comp / DOL. I continued to walk on the darn thing until sep 4th (no one from workmans comp got back to me until sep 4th). Sep 4th...I could NOT walk! My knee hurt. I have not been able to walk in it since Sep 4 I live alone No family anywhere I'm fearing I'll be put in a rehab! I'm only 45. I can't have surgery Oh o found out Sep 4th I have bone spurs on my knee cap It hurts to bare weight on my knee
WOW, ME WATCHING THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 12 years old does that mean I have a huge tear????? It’s not severe but just when I thinks that it has healed by itself it pops again and again every day 2 times
I would recommend you telling your parents about having knee problems, if it hurts moving or doing some certain activities. Please go see a doctor then the doctor can help you the rest of you way.
I had a meniscectomy when I was 19 yrs old. The results were abysmal. In the video you went througth the decision processes as to wheter to have a meniscectomy or not. Its a pity for me that the surgeon who operated on me did not have your intellect as I would not have had the surgery. My surgeon was a dummy. One thing (or maybe two) from your decsion process which I would add are physio and knee position. If you are having knee pain make sure your knee, hip and muscles of the leg are all working ok and that your knee is not twisted in or out.
Hello Doc Luks, thanks so much for your informative videos and website! I am typical patient as you described. I have been having a knee pain for 3 months, but recently on 1/12/16 after playing tennis for a few hours, got sharp inside knee pain. I could not walk for 1 week, so, after pain subsided a little I went to see Orthopedic doctor. Doctor ordered XRay and MRI. MRI revealed a Tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Since, I am leading physically active lifestyle (running, playing tennis, hiking) doctor strongly suggested a partial medial menisctomy Looks like to go back to do activities I love (e.g. tennis) I need this surgery, but my knee pain is slowly subsiding. I am 53 years young women. Would you recommend to wait with the knee arthoroscopy or do it asap?
Well the specialist doctor at my public hospital refuse to even give me an X-ray or MRI even when he knew I had a previous meniscus repair on my left knee in 2008. I do not think a private hospital would be too proud when dealing with a patient under subsidized care. He said so what if I find broken pieces of cartilages and merely attribute to old age (57 yrs) and onset of arthritis. Well are least he can confirm with an MRI and clear those broken pieces to prevent my knee from locking or do some trimmings if possible. But I think the issue is because I am a subsidized patient and he probably have other agenda too. Sometimes I do hope senior doctor can even remember the Hippocrates oath to serve patients and not for their personal gains. Sigh.
Great, informative video. Thank you! Currently trying to decide whether or not to have surgery. The tear happened while training for a marathon. How long does one typically have to wait for the pain from a tear to settle down? Dull pain in my knee every day that is definitely annoying and painful especially after sitting or driving for 30 min or more. It's been a month since re-injuring it. Initial injury 4 months ago. Thanks again!
pls can anybody tell me where can i go to have a surgery done for a tear in the knee.I dont have medical aid but i want to do it private but it must not be to expensive Govement hospital take very long i have this tear for 3months now and the pain is to much.Stive biko hospital book me for a MRI scan for January plz i need help the psin makes me crazy
Respected sir in my MRI report is that Horizontal tear in the posterior horn of medial menscus but I am fit and I never fheel pain during sitting and moving but I fheel pain when I run fast sir tell me in this condition surgery is compulsory please sir
hello...i to had a similar incident...but im unaware of how server the tear was...i was unable to walk for a week or two...it was amazingly painful to do so...i ended up borrowing crutches...its been about four months maybe five...i cant run or jump...n stairs are a pain, literally...i was just wondering does any of this match up with you..n i have the same issue in the join im assuming its cause the joint has become cold...i never had surgery or saw a bone doctor...
I was diagnosed with a longitudinal meniscus tear and my orthopedic doctor told me not to get surgery on it and this was 16 years ago. I wonder if I did the right thing?
I'm over 50, and twist my knee on job, I went to doctor, had MRI, but doctor said I SHOULDN'T have surgery, I've been icing and wearing sleeve on knee, I'm not in A lot of pain any more, but my knee keeps cracking like my knuckles, should I have surgery ?
After how long time period we can exercise for repairing meniscus tear(without surgery)??? I got meniscus tear (grade 2) due to an accident on 28 September 2020.... I'm taking medicine ryt now....from when i should do mild exercise for repairing meniscus
It's kind of ironic that a man with a facial palsy decided to become an orthopedic surgeon. Most people with meniscus tears can heal on their own by getting the same vitamins and nutrients that can heal osteoporosis of the skull causing facial palsy.
hi ...i am 40 years of age. I fell down while bowling in a cricket match ..went to visit an orthopedition i was told that i have miniscus tears in both knees so i have to go for surgery. then went for 2nd openion and was told no need for surgery just do physio theray thatn after 6 months if i could not recover i have to go for surgery option . Now its almost 7 months passed .Condition improved but still my heel cant touch my hips. What should i do ???? please can your suggest any option.
First 2 week pain was excruciating. The 3rd week no pain , got MRI and Dr. said torn meniscus recommend surgery. I have mild arthritis in both knees and cortisone shots year for it. After seeing this I will hold off on surgery , if pain reappears than will think about it. Thank you great video /advise.
hi im 14 and about 6 months ago a twisted my knee during football it hurt for 1 month and it woar off but 1 month later i fell on my knees at school and the pain was realy bad and it didnt seem to get better but i have to train almost every day because i am a swimmer and soon i may have to race but it hurts while swiming too should i stop for a while after re-injuring my knee it has been bout 4 months or so any suggewtions please im in pain.
HANNHUNG and Irishenforcer89 - Thanks for your questions! Dr. Luks has been quite busy, but you can get in contact with him via his website: howard luks md dot com or on Twitter at @hjluks.
Hi Thank you for the post. Im a weightlifter and my meniscus tear is keeping me back from training, I realy want to start back training. How long it takes to fully recover after a meniscus repair surgery?
Really like your honesty. We are treating the patient not the MRI. THAT'S GOLD
+Best Doctors
Many thanks, I've been looking for "what is the best knee brace for arthritis?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Paneyton Dumbfounded Preponderance - (just google it )? It is a good one of a kind guide for getting rid of your annoying chronic knee pain without the headache. I've heard some decent things about it and my cousin after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.
What does "give yourself some time to repair" mean. A few months....a year? Has any doctor giving out this recommendation, ever torn his meniscus and continued to stand, sit, walk, twist his body, climb stairs, operate, golf, etc and just live with the intense pain? Or have they opted to have the torn meniscus cut out or sewn so they could continue to do what they needed to do? I tore my meniscus twenty-two years ago; my doctor had an appointment within a few minutes of my visit and within three weeks to cut out the torn section. Yes, I developed arthritis in that knee but except for the small amount of discomfort over the years, I would rather have arthritis than a torn meniscus.
Two months ago, I tore the meniscus in the same knee...again ! But this time, I am being advised to just try to wait it out, do physical therapy to strengthen the knee and take pain pills or Tylenol to ease the pain. This is bologney. I see my doctor again this month; if he does not agree that arthroscopy is the way to go, I am going.....to find my old orthopedic surgeon and have cut out again. I am 75 and I still have lots of things I need to do in this life and sitting in a rocking chair is not my idea of waiting it out to repair.
Thank you for posting this, Dr. Luks. Of all the things I've found on the internet about this subject, your two videos have been the most informative. You have a very reassuring style - wish you were my doctor!
God bless you Dr. Luks. You saved me from torn miniscus knee surgery, and even my family thought I was crazy for running out of the surgeons office when he said I MUST have surgery, and my knee has been fine ever since. Want to know how long ago that was? It was 7 years ago. I just turned 79.
Hello sir. Would like to ask you, how long did it take for your meniscus tear to heal? I am 20 and I probably have a tear(I think it's a small one since the symptoms are very mild, small pain, little catching and that's it, swelling is gone). It's been like 8 weeks so far and I am really impatient because I want to get back to my sport. Thanks a lot for your answer if you ever see this.
@@unforgiv3n893hey, how do yoy feel now? Did you get the surgery?
I learned so much, I have a torn Meniscus since March 16, 2019. I recently found out I have mod/severe Osteoarthritis with no cartilage on certain parts of the bone in my inner left knee. I also have a leaking baker's cyst. I would guess mine is Irreparable perhaps. This is my second meniscus tear since Aug. 2004. 💕
I'm a little confused here, at 1:15 you say the meniscus has no healing or regenerative capabilities then at the end bullets you say to give it time to heal...
going to the doctor sometime this week or tonight for this. I cant even enjoy school or anything because of my knee
I injured my meniscus by getting out of the car wrong. When you plant your foot on the ground, you will injure your meniscus by twisting your body and therefore rotating your knee without rotating your foot. Being conscious that I was doing this I am now careful to NOT do this, and the pain has gone away.
I'm 20yrs old but not an athlete. The pain is really intense when I move my leg from a sustained position (bent while sitting/straight while lying down).
Thank you so much! You answered my question I am 56 years old and I had a feeling that surgery on my knee would not alleviate the pain I have from the tear in my knee, Is there any medicine or exercise that can help?
I have arthritis already in my left knee. I'm 45. I was told I had arthritis 4-5 years ago
I.think I tore something June 5th. My GP refused to order an mri.
I was in PT from march to may 2020 for knee pain. June 5th...something happened during Zumba. And in was told to redo 12.weeks of PT
Okay! But aug 21 I fall down on my left knee. I report it to workmans comp / DOL. I continued to walk on the darn thing until sep 4th (no one from workmans comp got back to me until sep 4th). Sep 4th...I could NOT walk! My knee hurt.
I have not been able to walk in it since Sep 4
I live alone
No family anywhere
I'm fearing I'll be put in a rehab! I'm only 45. I can't have surgery
Oh o found out Sep 4th I have bone spurs on my knee cap
It hurts to bare weight on my knee
hope you are doing well
How are you doing now Sandra
Thank you for this informative video.
Can you please tell me what happens to the sutures which they use in repairing meniscus tears?
What about prolotherapy for a meniscus tear in the knee, pain is medium not to intense.
and I am only 22
so what should Derrick Rose do???
WOW, ME WATCHING THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 12 years old does that mean I have a huge tear????? It’s not severe but just when I thinks that it has healed by itself it pops again and again every day 2 times
I would recommend you telling your parents about having knee problems, if it hurts moving or doing some certain activities. Please go see a doctor then the doctor can help you the rest of you way.
Im 14 and i’ve walked on a torn meniscus for 3 years and it hurts so much
what have you done so far?
@@rabinrai5203 how was yours ?
@@chrisadedeji4879 still in pain after 3 years
@@rabinrai5203 is it everyday pain for u?
@@servantofthecreator hey ive already recovered with proper physiotherapy. i still have to be careful of relapses
Thanks for all the comments! I'm sorry we can't provide medical attention via RUclips, but I hope you've found these videos helpful.
Thank you.
Where is the doctor office? I am living in Seattle thx
Thank you for detailed answer
It’s been 6 months I’m still in pain
thanks for sharing.
AWESOME DR. GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!
I had a meniscectomy when I was 19 yrs old. The results were abysmal. In the video you went througth the decision processes as to wheter to have a meniscectomy or not. Its a pity for me that the surgeon who operated on me did not have your intellect as I would not have had the surgery. My surgeon was a dummy. One thing (or maybe two) from your decsion process which I would add are physio and knee position. If you are having knee pain make sure your knee, hip and muscles of the leg are all working ok and that your knee is not twisted in or out.
Hello Doc Luks, thanks so much for your informative videos and website!
I am typical patient as you described. I have been having a knee pain for 3 months, but recently on 1/12/16 after playing tennis for a few hours, got sharp inside knee pain. I could not walk for 1 week, so, after pain subsided a little I went to see Orthopedic doctor. Doctor ordered XRay and MRI. MRI revealed a Tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Since, I am leading physically active lifestyle (running, playing tennis, hiking) doctor strongly suggested a partial medial menisctomy Looks like to go back to do activities I love (e.g. tennis) I need this surgery, but my knee pain is slowly subsiding. I am 53 years young women. Would you recommend to wait with the knee arthoroscopy or do it asap?
Well the specialist doctor at my public hospital refuse to even give me an X-ray or MRI even when he knew I had a previous meniscus repair on my left knee in 2008. I do not think a private hospital would be too proud when dealing with a patient under subsidized care. He said so what if I find broken pieces of cartilages and merely attribute to old age (57 yrs) and onset of arthritis. Well are least he can confirm with an MRI and clear those broken pieces to prevent my knee from locking or do some trimmings if possible. But I think the issue is because I am a subsidized patient and he probably have other agenda too. Sometimes I do hope senior doctor can even remember the Hippocrates oath to serve patients and not for their personal gains. Sigh.
Can u explain why the lower limb to ankle is swelling
Great, informative video. Thank you! Currently trying to decide whether or not to have surgery. The tear happened while training for a marathon. How long does one typically have to wait for the pain from a tear to settle down? Dull pain in my knee every day that is definitely annoying and painful especially after sitting or driving for 30 min or more. It's been a month since re-injuring it. Initial injury 4 months ago. Thanks again!
Hey did yours end up settling down on its own? How long did you have to wait? Mine has been a dull nagging pain for exactly 8 weeks.
@@MAMP how is it going now?
Thank you for sharing
@@MAMP did yours calm down?? Please let me know
pls can anybody tell me where can i go to have a surgery done for a tear in the knee.I dont have medical aid but i want to do it private but it must not be to expensive Govement hospital take very long i have this tear for 3months now and the pain is to much.Stive biko hospital book me for a MRI scan for January plz i need help the psin makes me crazy
I have meniscus tear in both knees ,i am doing exercises i don't have much pain but its been 4 months.
Did you meniscus pain go away with exercise?
Respected sir in my MRI report is that Horizontal tear in the posterior horn of medial menscus but I am fit and I never fheel pain during sitting and moving but I fheel pain when I run fast sir tell me in this condition surgery is compulsory please sir
hello...i to had a similar incident...but im unaware of how server the tear was...i was unable to walk for a week or two...it was amazingly painful to do so...i ended up borrowing crutches...its been about four months maybe five...i cant run or jump...n stairs are a pain, literally...i was just wondering does any of this match up with you..n i have the same issue in the join im assuming its cause the joint has become cold...i never had surgery or saw a bone doctor...
Did you have surgery in the end? How's your knee now?
I was diagnosed with a longitudinal meniscus tear and my orthopedic doctor told me not to get surgery on it and this was 16 years ago. I wonder if I did the right thing?
It hurts here and there the meniscus. Even the operated one (which was a bucket handle tear repaired) the meniscus hurts here and there.
I'm over 50, and twist my knee on job, I went to doctor, had MRI, but doctor said I SHOULDN'T have surgery, I've been icing and wearing sleeve on knee, I'm not in A lot of pain any more, but my knee keeps cracking like my knuckles, should I have surgery ?
Did you have surgery in the end?
@@omstygomsty yes I did
After how long time period we can exercise for repairing meniscus tear(without surgery)???
I got meniscus tear (grade 2) due to an accident on 28 September 2020.... I'm taking medicine ryt now....from when i should do mild exercise for repairing meniscus
How are you now? Did you get surgery?
It's kind of ironic that a man with a facial palsy decided to become an orthopedic surgeon. Most people with meniscus tears can heal on their own by getting the same vitamins and nutrients that can heal osteoporosis of the skull causing facial palsy.
hi ...i am 40 years of age. I fell down while bowling in a cricket match ..went to visit an orthopedition i was told that i have miniscus tears in both knees so i have to go for surgery. then went for 2nd openion and was told no need for surgery just do physio theray thatn after 6 months if i could not recover i have to go for surgery option . Now its almost 7 months passed .Condition improved but still my heel cant touch my hips. What should i do ???? please can your suggest any option.
what remedies have you tried over 6 years and hows ur knee now?
Luks should consider doing readings at funerals.
Because his soothing voice?
First 2 week pain was excruciating. The 3rd week no pain , got MRI and Dr. said torn meniscus recommend surgery. I have mild arthritis in both knees and cortisone shots year for it.
After seeing this I will hold off on surgery , if pain reappears than will think about it.
Thank you great video /advise.
Does pain reappear on your knee?
meniscus won't regenerate, but with 3D printing with stem cells they should soon be able to manufacture a new meniscus and replace your injured one.
Maxwell Jaxwell You just said in another comment that your pain is going away, and then you say the meniscus doesn't regenerate?
Still 20 years away
hi im 14 and about 6 months ago a twisted my knee during football it hurt for 1 month and it woar off but 1 month later i fell on my knees at school and the pain was realy bad and it didnt seem to get better but i have to train almost every day because i am a swimmer and soon i may have to race but it hurts while swiming too should i stop for a while after re-injuring my knee it has been bout 4 months or so any suggewtions please im in pain.
HANNHUNG and Irishenforcer89 - Thanks for your questions! Dr. Luks has been quite busy, but you can get in contact with him via his website: howard luks md dot com or on Twitter at @hjluks.
Hi Thank you for the post. Im a weightlifter and my meniscus tear is keeping me back from training, I realy want to start back training. How long it takes to fully recover after a meniscus repair surgery?
you sound.... as if you'd been drinking