knee issue probably torn ligaments or cartlidge

XLTRanger4x4 · #1 02-05-2012, 11:52 AM

hey yall well i had a knee injury back in the end of september and i finally got a a docter wednesday and he said its possibly a torn meniscus.. so i have an mri sometime this or next week and then i'll really know but chances are ill have surgery its been about 5 months and still imping a bit. but im hoping for surgery my right knee has never been a good friend to me

99rangerguy · #2 02-05-2012, 12:00 PM

Sorry to hear bro.

I had a torn ACL, and it blew.

XLTRanger4x4 · #3 02-05-2012, 12:00 PM

yea what really sucks for me is im only 16

99rangerguy · #4 02-05-2012, 12:03 PM

This happened when I was 17, so 2 years ago.

XLTRanger4x4 · #5 02-05-2012, 12:25 PM

it sucks dont it

day004 · #6 02-07-2012, 10:15 AM

Greatest line ever.
Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.

ps. Glucosamine / Chondroitin Supplements are your friend

WearyTraveler · #7 02-11-2012, 10:04 AM

Have you tried physical therapy? Why go through all of the pain and problems with surgery without trying other options.

What state are you in? Most states have direct access to physical therapy and it allows you to walk into their offices and be treated without a prescription for PT. Even if you are not in a state with direct access, you can still go to a PT for an evaluation.

I would recommend trying PT before even thinking about surgery.

06fordfx4 · #8 02-11-2012, 10:11 AM

shitty deal man.

ive got arthritis (thanks mom...) my knees are especially bad. not fun, but i deal with it

stephen · #9 02-11-2012, 10:13 AM

I have the same problem. Only differNce is I havent been to the doctor because I dont have,insurance.

doyouquaxu · #10 02-11-2012, 10:23 AM

i tore my meniscus, had the surgery for them to fix the tear, then tore it again less than a month later. i honestly don't know how PT would help with a torn ligament, the more physical activity i did, the worse mine felt the next day

pooleo · #11 02-11-2012, 10:25 AM

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i tore my penis, had the surgery to fix the tear, then tore it again less than a month later. i honestly don't know how PT would help with a torn penis, the more physical activity i did, the worse mine felt the next day

Fixed.

stephen · #12 02-11-2012, 10:33 AM

I actually dont think I toar mine, I just,think I pulled it. A few months ago I wasnt able to walk, but now its much better. Ive sort of been doing my own pysical theropy for mine and it seems to help. But if its torn, your pretty much boned.

WearyTraveler · #13 02-11-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by doyouquaxu

i tore my meniscus, had the surgery for them to fix the tear, then tore it again less than a month later. i honestly don't know how PT would help with a torn ligament, the more physical activity i did, the worse mine felt the next day

Going to physical therapy isn't just about doing physical activity. PTs evaluate and treat to help make you stronger and help you achieve your goals.

All a surgeon will tell any one is that they need to have surgery, because that is how they get paid. They don't care if something else would have helped.

I am just trying to tell XLTRanger4x4 about his options. He is 16, why have surgery on his knee when something else could help.

doyouquaxu · #14 02-11-2012, 07:05 PM

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Fixed.

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joshyddog · #15 02-11-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by doyouquaxu

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