Meniscal Tear? Everything you need know! (symptoms surgery and recovery)

[@cathypatacca4005]

Thank you that was awesome information. I am 61 & just tore my menicus & do not want surgery. So I am hoping the therapy as you have mentioned will heal it ! God bless you for doing this video! 😊

[@janinaleedelrio428]

Great video and excellent explanation

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@swiss300173]

Really informative video, 👏🏼 well presented both.

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@NB-ld1qt]

Excellent video. You covered every situation. Thanks for sharing.

[@mufaaaasa]

Thank you so much for this video. It is the most comprehensive explanation on all types of meniscus tears. I am 66 and tore mine 5 months ago. MRI confirmed tear without arthritis. Have continued with the exercises but had a relapse in December due to one exercise received from the Physio not being appropriate. Once swelling went down resumed again and it has since been improving week by week. Have a consultation arranged with an orthopedic surgeon and physio at the end of February but hope to avoid any such surgical intervention . Many thanks

[@mkultra11]

What if you have osteoarthritis and had an injury causing a medial miniscus tear

[@TrutherThinkTank]

You only listed sports injuries and age-related meniscus damage, but you should have also included auto accidents, which is how I got a lateral tear in one knee and a medial tear in the other knee.

[@CompletePhysio]

Correct! Car accidents can cause traumatic injuries to knees and all other joints. I hope you're recovering well.

[@TrutherThinkTank]

7 months after the collision I was in, I’m still confused whether I should get surgery on both knees that still cause level 2-5 pain constant with intermittent shooting pain. My meniscus are still attached. The Dr isn’t communicating what and where the repairs would be exactly and if the tears are likely to heal over time without surgery.

[@khloe38]

@TrutherThinkTank I'm having similar issues but only one knee. ​Are you having any physical therapy in the meantime? I'm doing all this without an attorney and thought the medical community would be more authoritative. But it seems even they may need an attorney or us to tell them what to do. It's quite odd. I just want to be better.

[@jonpeterson4085]

any accidents!!!

[@totallyraw1313]

I love the type of well-educated English accent that Simon has. It makes him sound super intelligent!

[@aquamatch]

😅😂

[@litteractionwalthamforest4576]

This is the best and most comprehensive explanation I’ve experienced. I’m 71 and damaged my knee nine weeks ago. I had done a gym session earlier in the day, didn’t notice anything untoward but sometime during the night/early hours in bed, I awoke in extreme (10/10) pain. I thing I twisted my knee turning in bed having perhaps weakened it earlier in the gym? A scan, x-Ray and MRI (on NHS) three weeks later showed fraying of the meniscus due to age degeneration. My fault for delaying diagnosis as I thought I knew everything and that it would heal quickly. Anyway, upshot nine weeks later is that the pain has finally dissipated, I’m doing some light work in the gym - bike, rowing (10 mins each at light resistance) resistance machines and just this week some loose weights. I probably didn’t keep off it enough during the first crucial weeks so that has delayed improvement. I have no cartilage in the other knee following sports injury 45 years ago. I’m confident I’ll get back to how I was before the injury. Thank you both so much - I’ve learned a great deal. James

[@teresaconnolly4381]

Very informative, complete - thank you

[@brendanswemmer]

Wow. This is fantastic. Thank you so much for a really informative interview.

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@SportGuyDMV]

I am 27. Slightly above avg athlete. I do trail biking, basketball, and bowling. I hyperextened my right knee lifting something may 2022. I tried to avoid surgery for that. In that time i compensated heavily on my left knee and i ended up tearing that meniscus. I heard the pop when that happened. I tried to limit my activity but i continued to bowl here and there (probably made it worse). Started doing PT november of 2022 till may 2023 and didnt see any improvement. I think I waited to long to take action. I had a bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus got the repair in may 2023 and it failed 2 months later. This can be a devastating injury from personal experience.

[@CompletePhysio]

I'm really sorry to hear this. You have been incredibly unlucky, I hope that you are on the mend, it can be a slow road to recovery but you will get there. If we can be of any help, please get in touch. complete-physio.co.uk

[@robwilliam7858]

I had one of those in 2017. Woke up after the op to be told 60% cut out. A subsequent surgery to clean it up just shaved more off and i was bone on bone and needed an osteotomy a year later to walk normally again. Be careful who you choose for surgery

[@melaniebailey7210]

What an incredible video! Thank you so much for making this, I shall now go into my next appointment fully prepared and educated. 👍😁🙏

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@felawes]

Having picked up a knee injury in the Scottish Highlands this has been a very useful video. I've returned to playing real tennis after six weeks or so and now have a knee brace. It certainly provides support but I also echo your comments about the brace simply reminding you about taking care.

[@TheKayakCrew]

One of the best videos I’ve seen about knee meniscus issues.

[@MrAttilaabri]

Thank you for this.

[@CompletePhysio]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@drewgodderis5390]

Thank you gentlemen … very informative

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@jeremymotz4667]

What a great video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@outtathyme5679]

Helpful

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@bigmartin]

Excellent explanation, thank you 🙏.. Obviously I’m here in the early days of a miniscus tear and was trawling KZbin for answers, this was brilliant and very informative. Thank you again

[@cathygreen2251]

Thankyou so much for his video. Clear, evidenced based. Really really helpful

[@hhspore]

this is a wonderful discussion and is extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing this information. I am currently on physio and I will monitor my situation 3 months later to decide if I should have PRP. Thank you so much ! From Singapore

[@sebastienmarion]

Excellent content. Thank you.

[@shelbyrobertson1743]

Love the information. Havve knee locking when walking.

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@diannastaggs9067]

Thank you so much for that great info!!!!

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@stevenhawley1964]

Great information meniscal video It would be very helpful to have had some information on cost of some of the treatments as most people who want to help them selves and do not have insurance would have to fund themselves best video i have ever seen on tis subject.

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi Stephen, this is quite a difficult question to answer as it depends exactly what surgery or treatment you require. Surgeons and hospitals have different pricing structures for self pay patients so it is best to contact the secretary of the consultant who you would like to see. With regards to physiotherapy treatment prices here is a link to some of the treatments we offer and appointment costs. completephysio.connect.tm3app.com

[@gailfisher3422]

agreed the nhs is broken, but not sure i can afford private

[@vickidickinson2888]

I fell on both knees 3 times in 4 mos, medial meniscus tear and medial aspect of knee is bone on bone, lateral meniscus worn done but still ok. Cortisone injection lasted about 3 pain comes and goes. Stairs are a killer. I also have fibromyalgia/myofascial pain with a lot of trigger points in that knee. Have been trying quad strengthening exercises but they flare up the fibro. Terrible to get old.

[@Legion_27]

I injured my knee in a soccer game 10 weeks ago. I just started walking straight with very minimal limping. My limping is caused from pain when my leg is in full extension while bearing weight on it. I do PT once or twice a week, I also do strength training on my own in the gym. I think I can heal with no surgery and willing to wait a few more months. It's getting better very slowly.

[@CompletePhysio]

Good luck with the rehab. It can be a slow process. Make sure that you touch base with a physiotherapist if you feel things are not going to plan.

[@darlythomas3295]

Excellent 🙏

[@peterbraidwood-ni6di]

Thank you for filming and loading this up. Gives me hope. Is there anywhere I can purchase the ‘ossa offloader knee brace’ ? of a decent quality

[@Hithere2002]

Very helpful…..putting off meniscus surgery

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@Hithere2002]

@@CompletePhysio said no to surgery, doing my Physio exercises daily….pain almost all gone after 2 1/2 months. Have scoliosis and spinal stenosis too….no surgery. Doing daily exercise for this too. Takes all of 15 minutes and pain of all conditions at about 10%…..worth that time to make me feel better. I do believe in the mind body connection and that the body heals itself with the right conditions and exercises for that condition. I avoid meds and injections too unless it’s so bad I must. Just can’t do my long walks anymore🥲. Yes am following.

[@margaretthande4120]

Very informative. I have bilateral meniscus tear and OA long standing,doing physio at the moment. Not keen on knee replacement at my 72 years of age. The brace really help especially when golfing. I am relatively painfree except on certain movements.

[@CompletePhysio]

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[@Headsavvy]

Link to the weight bearing brace you mentioned?

[@allafedele6858]

I slipped on black ice I’m hairdresser 43 years walked for 30 years ride bike in us for 9 years 7 months a year tore both meniscus flipped my bucked handle meniscus that’s why he is going in getting surgery waiting 5weeks for this surgeon hope to be back to work in 2weeks pry for me

[@nessa90]

Are tou currently walking with a limp??can you fully extend out your leg???

[@poccagirl1703]

Hello! Thank you so much for this video! Very informative because I recently got news of a meniscus tear. It says I have oblique posterior horn tear of the medial meniscus. How do I know if It’s in the red or white zone in terms of healing on its own without surgery? The reporter of the MRI also didn’t put the dimensions of the tear that I can see on my report.

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi. This is a difficult question to answer. The best thing to do is to see an orthopaedic consultant and ask them to review your MRI. They will be able to give you advice on whether they think it will heal without surgery or not.

[@estelleadamski308]

5 wks ago , I injured my knee. Yesterday I had a MRI, diagnosed w/a medial meniscus tear & a Baker's Cyst. So far I don't know the degree of the tear. Very painful, I can't lay my leg flat, and it's hard to sleep. Also painful w/a pillow. So far the DR says no surgery is indicated, will have physical therapy, compression, Nsaids, I have a brace. In 6 wks. I go back to the DR if not better.

[@CompletePhysio]

Have you seen a physio yet? We would be happy to see you in clinic

[@angeladavies]

Same, baker's cyst,medial meniscus posterior horn tear, early June/ late May..see orthopaedic next 7 September. Age 55 was hiking 26km daily for years. Now gentle spin bike, rower, upper body weights you tube Caroline Girvan, fish oil, curcumin,othero supps, collagen powder, vit c, magnesium, k2, vit . Also ankle weights while cycling to add a bit of stimulus to leg muscles.

[@estelleadamski308]

@@angeladavies you don't see the Ortho until Sept 7? Why so late? I have a complex meniscus tear, Baker's cyst & a Bone Bruise. My DR says my knee is a mess! I go see him again this Tues. No better. So you are exercising, it seems. How is your cyst? Mine is leaking and hurts. I haven't started PT yet, until the 24. You were really active! You hope not to have surgery? I just want to get better, and get over this mess.

[@angeladavies]

@@estelleadamski308 I saw assoc prof Tim Lording in Melbourne Australia, he did multiple test while I on bed, looked at MRI seems just wait and give it time. Baker's Cyst no longer hurting but initial weeks crap.

[@angeladavies]

@beemrdon52 hopefully yes, thou it's still hurting, time will tell. I tell myself even with surgery I would have to rest & recover. Atm I am gently on spin bike, rower, upper body RT, physio exercises I've started today to strengthen leg muscles. Watching now KZbin Mind Pump Show: How to Fix and Prevent Knee Pain For Good (eps 2117)...learning educating myself as much as I can especially being house bound.🤣

[@SD-fx4sq]

I recently had a meniscus repair surgery and my surgeon told me there was damage to the cutaneous nerve because of which I feel slight numbness and burning sensation in my lower leg - will that recover with time , could you please ask the Doc to share his thoughts, would be very helpful ?

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

What’s a bucket handle?

[@CompletePhysio]

It is a type of tear in the meniscus of the knee. This blog has more information you might find useful. complete-physio.co.uk/what-is-a-meniscal-tear/

[@jonpeterson4085]

I had meniscus surgery 1 year ago. swelling never went down with therapy and some pain. got a MRI. shows fractured bone. my new doc says its just a complication, has me using an unloader brace and suggested that i buy Exogen ultrasound bone stimulator. 58 yo male your thoughts?

[@Dan-pp3qd]

Informative thank you. i cant straighten or bend my knee i think i nee doperation :(

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi, I hope you get your knee sorted. If you would like more information on knee injuries please follow our channel or take a look at our website. complete-physio.co.uk/blogs/ Good luck

[@AvsFan32]

I am both. Sports injury tear of meniscus and now age

[@247SH]

I’m a mental health nurse. I have suffered with back problems for years and had spinal fusion, so rely on my knees as I can’t bend very far. Approx. 3 months ago after kneeling my right knee started to click every step I took and while laying in bed if I moved the knee. The clicking stopped after a couple of weeks and the pain/dull ache began on the inner part of my right knee. I went to urgent care and after a very quick examination said I have bone on bone arthritis. I’m waiting for a physio apt from work but it’s taking a while and I’m worried I’m doing more damage by walking on it. The pain ramped up tonight so not sure if I’ll make it to work tomorrow. Do you think it’s a meniscus tear or something more serious? I’m male, on the heavy side, 62, but my knees have been without issues apart from bursitis in my 20s. Many thanks.

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi, Thank you for getting in touch. It would be very hard to make a diagnosis without doing a full assessment. I hope that you get a physio appointment soon. If it is an option, then you may wish to see a private physio for an initial assessment, which will likely be quicker. If you are London based then we would be happy to help. Here is our website. complete-physio.co.uk/clinics/

[@247SH]

@@CompletePhysio thanks for getting back to me. The physio has ruled out a meniscus tear as I have full range of movement. I’ve been assessed has having arthritis around the patella and they have strapped it up using a blue tape. I’m taking some rest from work and doing leg extension exercises from a seated position. I think it’s gradually improving.

[@vickhones9961]

What if you had the meniscal repair (lateral) surgery and now you feel much worse after 8 months than before the repair. Lateral knee pain and tons of clicking and cracking . Is there any hope ??

[@CompletePhysio]

Sorry to hear that you are still having pain and symptoms. I would suggest that you return to see your consultant, or look for someone to give you a second opinion. If there are no complications from the surgery, you will need to embark on some focused knee rehabilitation. We would be happy to take a look if you are London based. Good Luck

[@garyspurway838]

I just had my meniscus repaired, I did mine climbing down a ladder etc

[@ketogenicvegan4970]

I woke up in knee pain medial to my patellar tendon, I can’t walk, bear weight or traverse stairs without severe agony. I am icing it while I figure out what to do. Seems like something clicking and falling around in there if that’s possible. Had a medial meniscal tear 20 years ago. Location wise it looks like Pez Anserine Bursitis. How might I distinguish between medial meniscus tear & Pez Anserine Bursitis?

[@leonardmayer2362]

I have questions. I have meniscus tear verified by MRI. What do I do if I aggravate the meniscus and have pain? How do I prevent aggravating the meniscus? Does the meniscus tear heal or repair if I practice physical therapy for long time like 3 months? What actions would aggravate the meniscus?

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi, Thank you for your questions. If you have aggravated your knee pain, you should rest it and ice it, and seek advice on taking appropriate pain relief medication. If your symptoms don't start to settle after a few days then I would suggest that you see professional advice from a Physiotherapist, sports doctor or your GP. Activities that tend to aggravate the meniscus are things like deep squats, twisting and turning movements and side to side or change of direction activities. A torn meniscus can settle an heal in time, with patience and physiotherapy - 3-6 months is a good timeframe, but it depends on a number of factors and every individual is different. I hope that helps. You can find further information and advice on our website complete-physio.co.uk/what-is-a-meniscal-tear/

[@MZ-be6nf]

Hi guys, the doctor that examined my MRI says I have a displaced bucket-handle tear of the lateral meniscus with intercondylar displacement. Noticed my knee was hurting after I was involved in a crazy car accident in February 2024. I am afraid of surgery as I am 27 so not sure as I do not have any pain and even when the surgeon checked out my knee he tried all sorts of angles and I didn’t feel pain and not locking up. He suggested surgery. I am very scared as surgery is booked in October 2024 but I dont know if I should go ahead with it as after surgery, my knee will never be 100% also worried about recovery as I am over weight so that does not help. Any suggestion guys as to which way to go would be of great help please Thank you!

[@stephenkosacz1893]

what i the brand name of the brace you recommended at about the 44:15 mark - it sounded like "Oxo Offloader?" I could find a match although there are many "offloader" knee braces our rhere

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi Stephen, we tend to use the Ossur unloader knee brace. www.ossur.com/en-gb/bracing-and-supports/unloader/unloader-braces

[@bobhawk86]

Hi. I hope I am not too Late to ask. I’ve been having clicks and pop sound at my right knee. Is it one of the symptoms of meniscus tear?

[@AvsFan32]

No. If you’ve actually torn it, you would know. Popping and clicking is normal

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi, If you are concerned then you should get a proper musculoskeletal assessment by a trained physiotherapists or GP. Lots of people suffer from clicking knees, but it doesn't mean that there is any significant damage, especially if it is not associated with any pain. You might also find this video helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGHWdGqZiM6rqZo

[@mayhawthorn5092]

True Medical Massage therapy to decompress soft tissue and also neuromuscular therapy. Hopefully physical therapists take the initiative to learn it. It's included in the orthopedic medicine model in all of Eastern Europe. Much pain comes myofascial can be effectively addressed with Science of Massage Institute therapists

[@gailfisher3422]

this sounds like my knee cant straighten it all started with me hitting my foot on a metal cart and i strapped it up as it usually heals within a couple weeks... wish i could get them to mri my knees foot etc

[@geniuskatie6813]

Woooow ❤❤❤❤

[@youubik]

I had knee surgery when I was 19 yrs old. The result was abysmal . At every stage along the process from GP, physio and specialist I was given bad advice, culminating in incompetant, botched surgery.

[@CompletePhysio]

Really sorry to hear that.

[@NicholasParisi-r3f]

Man don’t scare me 😂. I just had lateral meniscus repair at 19 , 3 weeks ago. Decided to get it after repetitive locking up at work as an ocean lifeguard. I’m under a great surgeon just paranoid because of the so many diffrent out comes after recovery. I never had pain just the locking problem. Worried I will gain new type of pains in the knee due to surgery that I never had. Just praying my young age prevents any issues in recovery and future issues.

[@youubik]

@@NicholasParisi-r3f It is scary surgery done much too often for the wrong reasons with life changing consequences. As I said at every stage along the process from GP, physio and specialist I was given bad advice, hopefully that is not you. Keep the physio up, it makes a difference

[@philsilk1666]

Nooooo. NHS arnt offering repairs. They almost laugh you out when you present the issue to them. They don’t even consider repairing. I had a five year battle, just getting them to entertain an MRI and they even argued with me when I told them I had insurance. I had just turned 40 and had a specific tear sound / experience and the 25 year old physio did no physical assessment, just told me I was old and she signed me off. I asked and asked many many times if it could be repaired? I was told bluntly it can’t be repaired. So people who have insurance and approach a GP are told no can’t be repaired. Even the two consultants I went to, we’re not interested in repairs. Iv asked about cartilage farming, and stem cell treatment from the hip bone, and nobody is interested in this?

[@jeremywatts2768]

What if your doctor was Christopher Walken?

[@lmstuber6044]

Hes talking about degenerative menicus people being 50 and 60 years old but this is happening to early 40 year olds, i had a degenerative menicus at 41 years old , 2 and a half years getting fobbed of by the nhs had to give up my job after a year because i couldn't walk no more than 5 minutes on it limping all day. Worked all my life never been out of work. My advice to anyone would be dont waste your time with the nhs. Had a surgery 2 and 1/2 years on nhs thay trimmed some skin that should not be in the knee did not trim menicus. Still cant walk on my knee after 5 years now 45 probably can only walk about 1 mile with pain the next day. Need another knee surgery nhs wont do nothing as iv been back there. Thinking about getting knee done privately but not sure what it costs.

[@bethhayes8427]

17 year old grand daughter got kicked by a cow. Surgery is this week.

[@CompletePhysio]

That sounds like a very painful injury! I hope your granddaughter is recovering well.

[@anonymousano3430]

I wish the doctor would stop interfering with the interviewer !