MENISCUS INJURIES: Common Symptoms and Treatment Options for Knee Pain - Dr. Brett Franklin

[@wenton2000]

Great information on this particular knee problem.

[@stephensaines7100]

Thank You! One of the best on-line overviews on this I've found.

[@MuhammadArif-vd1yq]

Thankyou for explaining meniscus tear

[@alphacentauri8083]

Heads up! I began experiencing medial knee pain that most likely was the result of a overuse or a degenerative meniscus condition. I'm a runner and decided to have it checked out in case it was something serious, but my knee x ray was normal. The orthopedist did some tests, suggested an MRI and immediately recommended surgery if there was any indication of a meniscus tear. My bullshit alarm went off right away which prompted me to go with a rigorous physical therapy approach instead, and I'm glad I did. I'm back to normal as the result of conditioning stability muscles that were neglected. Avoid surgery for degenerative knee conditions if at all possible and commission a reputable physical therapist, but you have to be committed and do the rehab routines everyday! Motor on through the pain and it will pay off.

[@pete9688]

What kind of physical therapy did you do? I’m 61 with some discomfort in my medial meniscus… on and off. It’s a pain in the A*+. But I feel that it’s not a major tear. I usually just apply pressure on it and run for a few minutes and it goes away temporarily. Just wondering what else I can do myself in terms of self therapy. Thanks.

[@alphacentauri8083]

@@pete9688 Lateral heel tap, single leg balance transfer w kettlebell, single leg bridge, wall sits, heavy dumbell goblet squat, single leg dead lift w kettlebell, reverse lunge. I ran 11 miles this morning with no knee pain in addition to my regular Monday and Wednesday runs.

[@pete9688]

@@alphacentauri8083 thanks a ton! 👍🏼

[@alphacentauri8083]

@@pete9688 Do them 3 to 4 times a week, at least two sets of 10 reps each! Your knee might feel like it's getting worse initially but you need to grind through it. Results will come after about three months. For wall sits, try to build up to 90 seconds....two or three sets.

[@macmcleod1188]

Mine tore when standing up from a chair. 22 sessions of physical therapy later, it was healthier than it had been in years. But I said, "I plan to go skiing and I'm fine to pay more" and my prescription covered it tho the insurance would not. So we went to 34 sessions. I was back in 30's athletic shape at that point. All from physical therapy.

[@kathym6603]

Fantastic video. Kudos to the presenter.

[@neilarmstrong76]

Excellent information Professionally delivered! 1/6/23

[@marleneRN]

Thank you for helping this struggling NP student :)

[@Mark1Mach2]

Wonderful explanation with graphics. Thank you doc.

[@larryweinberg1191]

thanks for concise information without blabber.

[@538frostrd]

Thanks for this video, very informative.

[@joedirt1006]

Incredibly thorough and very well explained. Thank you!

[@kennywagnon-pe4gu]

Thank you Doc , you made feel better about my knee !!! Peace and Blessing 🙏🏻

[@ceciliakaplan6488]

Thank you Dr. That was very informative!

[@novapalletdepot]

i've watched a lot of knee videos and feel i must comment that this one is the most well explained regarding meniscus repair...thanks so much for making it

[@julieludington1936]

Very thorough and interesting.

[@zwels]

Thank you for this.

[@niyaskalam2182]

Jazak Allah Khair for your valuable information.

[@mmscorpio]

Thank you, this helps a lot!!

[@kathyhoffman6241]

Thank you so very much.. Now I can make sense to my doctor regarding how painful my knees now. Be will.

[@achrafalouche8215]

Thanks a lot for the information, but what if i feel like my knee is some time like going to break backward when walking down of stairs

[@ronjenkins6674]

I'm an old fart with a young man's injury according to Dr. Franklin, that gives me some comfort. Seriously, I'm 62 and suffered a oblique undersurface tear of my posterior horn medial meniscus. Your explanation has helped me understand how this happened and what at least some of my options are. Thanks for the video.

[@peterrogers4910]

Excellent!

[@gabriellegweneth]

This was really helpful! The diagrams were easy to see and your explanation was clear and simple to understand. Thank you :)

[@dafilo3554]

“40,50,60 years of age” 16 yo me watching : 👁👄👁

[@kaihenderson3573]

Bro same I did my meniscus doing a standing groin stretch like wtf? Think I have bad genetics

[@dafilo3554]

@@kaihenderson3573 Ye same 😭

[@user-zi9xi2lf6y]

Hi are u a girl?

[@wolfie7575]

@@user-zi9xi2lf6y gotcha📸

[@nofurtherwest3474]

stop playing video games and go play outside.

[@grantmail4112]

Great info 🙏

[@gamaltaher9714]

Thanks

[@lamano9320]

Great video

[@phesojonecent3045]

Thanks this helps what I feel on my right knee

[@rayvenvamp3093]

Ditto

[@francoisnsabagasani3871]

I have had such a problem, thank you for concise information.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank you for describing to me my challenges. I have an improved understanding. Cape Town 🙏 🤲

[@vidmech09]

Excellent video; very well narrated. Great animation.

[@VolpeInCalze]

Going on 7 years of in and off knee pain after being struck by a schedule 80 piece of conduit. Been hurting for almost a month and finally got my MRI. Awaiting results.

[@kristalhumphreys4621]

Immediately subscribed following this video ! I’ve been diagnosed with a meniscus tear recently, and this video was packed full of interesting knowledge pertaining to the knee! Hopefully I’ll see more videos similar to the above shortly…

[@ericaewaters4267]

Thank you! Now I have a much better understanding. I will be going in for my surgery in 3 weeks. I am ready to get back into my normal activities routine.

[@juanmartinpayne8332]

It is the last solution but a very good one. This video is very interesting.

[@ihsan.ismail]

well explained

[@sadiq6615]

Thanks for the clear explanation.

[@malathir5170]

Ur clinic is in which place

[@oliviaortiz5157]

Love the info well given and straight to the point!!! 👍

[@brothergerman597]

Thank you Doctor Brett ! Very detailed video, that has helped me understand what might be going on inside my knee at this time ! Following your channel from London Ontario 🇨🇦 Blessings 🙋🏻‍♂️🙏🏼

[@johnmoyer5515]

Great explanation doc thank you. At 66 i guess i have to quit thinking it will stop hurting on its own. Stubborn old guy here. I usually only go to hospital when i need sewing up

[@patricianelsoncarroll7247]

Thank You! Explains popping sound heaviness going upstairs just want to know things not to do?

[@divineetchison5210]

Well explained i really appreciate the depth of your experience and work with this type of problem., I have a meniscus tear that comes with swelling and pain. Walking up and down the stairs is hard to do and painful. I have done physical therapy for a few months and also was prescribed Duxes for the swelling.. So I'm looking for a good knee brace to get ?? And if you have any suggestions for me as well?? Thanks in advance

[@amanspike]

Thank you so much. Its a great learning. I am facing knee pain and I have been told I have mild myxoid degeneration of medial meniscus. Is it curable ? will I be able to go back to my basketball and running days again? Your opinion would be helpful. Thanks

[@amanspike]

@VINSUS FASHIONS no not at all

[@joysaha1075]

How can i contact with u

[@Muraajacada2320]

Thanks doctor

[@rupalm8468]

Thank you doctor 🙏

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[@GuitarType01]

I injured my knee and have what feels like fluid in the surrounding knee area. When the injury happened, I didn’t feel a pop of any sort, so not sure I have this. I did the RICE thing and swelling has gone down significantly but I will be seeing a surgeon next week to get a diagnosis

[@ereid964]

Thanks for this. I hurt my knee and heard a pop. I've been icing and stretching. There is still an occassional click at the back but I'm still icing, walking, and stretching. No ballet class until I'm back to 100%. I'm almost there after about 4 weeks.

[@mr.fastliferotterdam8674]

Did you heal?

[@kurtmasbano5963]

Any update?

[@shauryaasunlimited4409]

Are you OK now

[@ereid964]

Thanks everyone! My knee is doing better although I haven't returned to ballet class yet. Thanks for checking on me! This means a lot! ❤

[@itachi_han]

@@ereid964 Wait, u didnt go to surgery? All u did just put some ice and streching thats it?

[@rohitnigam2k3]

Plz tell us about PRP and STEM CELL therapies..

[@joannhansen9635]

What causes the popping sound😊.

[@rosalindearls2567]

I’ve had a meniscus repair in 2014 but I’m still experiencing pain and crepitus in the same knee. I have experienced several falls and my doctor says there’s no problem, although I know it is.

[@nomadrootstv2408]

Have you been doing physical therapy and strengthening the muscles around your knee? Im not saying it's the case flr you but sometimes the pain and feelings we have on the knee after injuries and injuries could be psychological. I play soccer professionally and have had issues physically. Physical therapy helps a lot. Get string and confident and over all your health will feel better. Hope all is well

[@Didier-Drogba1337]

What does cathcing mean?

[@jamiegoss1743]

what about spinal injuries please help?

[@sketchmoney6454]

Good day, I can't remember how it happened in the soccer field,but I find dilficult to squat , and I feel a passion inside my knee when I try to sqaut

[@TallMichelleWithTheLongHair]

Acute tears can happen with older adults that are active. The medical world seems to think only young people matter when surgery is needed for this.

[@niyazahmad753]

Thanks dear Dr🙏 sir I have second stage of medial meniscus tear as shown by MRI what I should do further

[@РустамТоксаров]

Здравствуйте ответьте пожалуйста как вы сейчас что сделали с коленом вылечились бегать прыгать можете? У меня такой же диагноз год уже болит хромаю

[@magnoliasmunchies6894]

Thank you my surgery is on the 12🤕

[@michaelcoleman3407]

Sprained my knee back in high school like in 2012, still face complications today. Can’t squat without pain and weakness in my knee.

[@JohnT2088]

Maybe its a complete tear. Needs surgery. Complete tear cannot heal itsself.

[@michaelcoleman3407]

@@JohnT2088 damn, they didn’t mention anything about a complete tear during the initial xray

[@Clouds4Cheap]

@@michaelcoleman3407 need an MRI to see it. Had the same problem. A good doctor will have you perform some specific knee exercises to detect a tear as well

[@namoshwana]

Hi Dr Brett, I am 36 years old and I live in Australia. I suffer from mild pain in the left knee and occasionally in the right knee as well there is a lot of clicking in my left knee. I don't recall having an injury in the past, however my job demands long walks and standing still for long periods of time. I have had an MRI and I have been told there is nothing wrong in the knees but I still have the pain specially in my left knee. What do you recommend. Thank you in advance.

[@kishorecoelho3186]

I have an acute posterior medial meniscus root tear with extrusion. I have no pain or swelling and no mobility or flexibility impairment. I get soft grinding for a few seconds that comes and goes spontaneously. I would like your opinion on how to reduce the soft grinding. Thanks

[@Jesus-Is-King19]

Hey Doc, my knee gets stuck while bent sometimes or in a dynamic position and I’ve even had to go to the hospital to get them to straighten it back out before. I’ve had two arthroscopic surgeries and it’s still gets stuck from time to time. I love mixed martial arts and have competed several times but have stopped since it seems my knee will always give me this problem. Any ideas or solutions?

[@candejones1]

Hello Dr Brett I fell down and hit my right knee at work, according to them it was a meniscus tear and it will heal on its own, they gave medicine for inflammation and pain after that physical therapy I did maybe 4 or 5 sessions but it seems like I didn't had much improvement, I contacted back and explained that I been having pain when I'm on my feet all day, I don't have strength on my knee I have to wear a knee brace to be able to make it throughout my day at work. But they didn't approved any further medical treatment, this was through my job workers comp. I just need some relief with this pain.

[@DavidSaundersPGA]

Get a lawyer that specializes in workers comp injury and claims.

[@mariasmith5098]

I never had pain before but now i have pain when i run 🏃‍♀️ or gym . I’m 38 years old now.

[@edwelndiobel1567]

Me too, same age. Ive come to understand that our bodies go to shit far earlier than I thought and I also discovered doctors are useless most of the time.

[@sadamosman877]

My mother in law has knee problems for almost 4 years she is very painful and she meet Dr still no change so where can I contact u Dr

[@ayandagwala62]

I love how every sport related injury has Jimmy Butler in it😂

[@calmheart1782]

Do MRIs always show a meniscus tear if you have one?

[@muhammadzakaria7449]

I have grade2 signal posterior horn medial meniscus in my left knee i am facing swelling and pain but not locking no creking.Shuld i go to surgery are its heeled by physiotherapy.pls tell me

[@РустамТоксаров]

Здравствуйте ответьте мне пожалуйста вы уже смогли вылечиться? С операцией или нет? У меня точно такой же диагноз и симптомы боль и отёк уже год

[@laurielaurie8280]

I injured my meniscus moving furniture while pushing with my knee. Whatever happened in my knee it caused my kneecap to move out of place and I had a lot of swelling..over a year later and I still have swelling. I had my doctor do surgery on it and he said that the cartilage has worn off part of my kneecap. He said all he did in the surgery was irrigate my knee and put cortisone in it. He didn't do anything to my meniscus. This injury happened over a year ago and it is no better than the day it happened. My doctor told me Im looking at a knee replacement in a couple of years. Its frustrating to me that this injury has turned into this situation. I can't help thinking this doctor could have done more. He had me going to physical therapy and doing things I shouldn't have been doing at the time and I feel this led to the cartilage wearing away. My knee stays full of fluid. Hes drained it 3 times.

[@JulieR73]

I had scoliosis surgery so an MRI isn’t possible. Can a CT Scan be done? I’ve had 4 knee surgeries (all scoped) many many years ago. Unfortunately my surgeon retired. He was so amazing! I should have quit gymnastics and I wouldn’t have kept injuring myself. I’m kind of stubborn that way. Oops.

[@mariankeller5852]

This is me..I had MRI...was told I snapped my hamstring .. my kneecap pulled to the right on my right leg..I had some swelling ..no bruising ..but lots of pain..Take Tylenol.or ALEVEand aDVIL. but they bother my stomach... I put ice on it and it took months for my kneecap to pop back into position..it does hurt if I overdo..and mostly when sitting for long periods of time and getting up..at times my knee swells on the outside but the pain is behind and down my calf and on the inside of my knee..at times it pops like the bone is out of place ..and the pain subsides.. I routinely walk 15-20 miles a week maybe more in summer doing yard work (mowing and gardening) .

[@infinixmobile3120]

I have an sports injury meincus tear garde 3 many Drs give ma a suggestion of surgery but some doctors said that it's can be recovered with the help of physio and I started and working well and now I have a doubt that it's not grade 3 how I can observe this

[@davidcamacho92]

Thank you for the ver thorough explanation. Is there a SportsMed or physical therapy affiliate in New Jersey you would recommend?

[@MrRogertennis]

pro staff physical therapy in Clifton.

[@Themukeshdheer]

Hi, I am from India. Yesterday i have get my medial meniscus surgery..it was tear 3 injury.. how much time it will take for complete recovery..

[@thomasmarshall7570]

See a physio for correct evaluation of recovery

[@margaretcats411]

Dr. How long dose take to recovery ? I had Me Dr. I had Meniscus surgery 4 months ago , how much time it will to recovery I am 74 year old it still painful sometimes 3day it don’t Heard that much I don’t have too much pain it comes back again the next day I love lamp on it what do you think .Doctor please let me know I do my own exercise Therapy that they show me at the Hospital is it taking me long because I am a senior citizen to recover thank you Doctor let me know

[@margaretcats411]

Doctor I had surgery on my Knee meniscus surgery four months ago I’m a senior citizen I am 74 years old how long does it take to recovery I still have a little pain .?

[@roddyrich2335]

I changed up my golf swing to focus my weight on the inner part of my feet instead of letting it shift to the outside of the foot… I think this caused so much extra pressure on my medial meniscus bc 4 weeks playing like this and they both hurt

[@kaccifitness2941]

I hurt my knee while playing soccer, last year.. my knee is still unstable, still pops, and I have a quad atrophy… what could b the problem, I already did a scan on the knee, nothing was found… pls reply

[@ChemicalViruS004]

I made a squat in Dezember, same weight I was using for over a month but on that day my knees rotated inward (collapsing knees)... Since then my knees lock, I have feeling they will give away, I'm in pain when I walk, during the night they give in and get numb, there is a grating sound sometimes, seeing my ortho surgeon because I'm suspecting some meniscus injury...I did physical therapy but it didn't helped me :( I had more pain so we decided to stop. Thanks for this info

[@jaynaskinner4688]

Under the left knee plate the issue pain

[@justinjose139]

Doctor... i have a horizontal oblique tear on lateral meniscus... is surgery or physiotherapy is needed to fix this

[@rhysnorris8277]

If been wondering why my knee been sore for months without going to a Dr. This makes sense I now I understand why

[@sany2k8]

Hello Dr, I am 30yrs old and having grade 3 posterior horn of medial meniscus tear on my MRI, will it be fixed without surgery? I don't have any pain but when I bend my leg full while sitting then it gets locked.

[@talenthub6857]

Now what is your condition ? Did u operate or heal naturally

[@frufon362]

Hello, i have a knee pain and actually did altra sound but nothing was found wrong with my knee. I actually hit the knee (left knee) on the ground well falling. Have been out of sports for 2 weeks now but still it's same pain. I really do not want surgery

[@dr.anuragsportsphysiotherapist]

Get your vitamin d levels checked

[@hotwateronwool]

What does he mean 'catching'?

[@poker_18rs92]

Let's say the MCL is torn & you're managing it with braces, biofreeze, massaging etc. Will it get worse over time or will you just have that discomfort?

[@journeyto100channel2]

Is it a Fracture? Or Fully Torn? Because it’s not gonna Grow back. They need to get a Graft from your Leg and Use it for the Tendon.

[@alneal100]

The medial aspect of my right knee seems to pop out of joint, and there is an audible "pop" when my knee goes back into joint. When it pops out, it sort of locks my knee in a painful position. It is getting worse. I was helping my neighbor change a tire on a full size pickup truck. The tire hit me on the side of my knee, as I was taking it off of the vehicle. What do this think are the chances of this healing itself?

[@cliffcarter6261]

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[@Jesus-Is-King19]

I have the same issue but I hurt mine playing around at wrestling practice in high school. It will get stuck from time to time while in a bent or dynamic position and Is very hard to get the knee back into its proper place. Hurts like hell, well I’ve had two arthroscopic surgeries and they didn’t help that symptom at all. I love grappling to this day but have gotten away from it because I never know when my knee will slip out. It’s been 12 years since my initial injury and today while stretching I felt it try to slide out and caught it before it did. Good luck, you will learn to work around it.

[@alneal100]

@@Jesus-Is-King19 Thank you for your reply. Sounds like the very same issue.

[@annitahnjeri4462]

I have a serious middle knee pain..I got a big pimple on the knee .my knee is also swelling ..am really worried no medicine is working..how can u help ..

[@joelosir4390]

Am a rugby player in kenya and I think I have a meniscus tear, oi need your help

[@PHOENIX-jn1kk]

Sir i have grade 3 injury at lateral meniscus it is horizontal t2wi hyper signal tensity in my left leg. What should i do now ?

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

Good info I'm 66 healthy but in last 5 months both my knees are in excruciating pain when I stand up or stoop down , so painful takes my breath away , I am the only caregiver for my wife fighting breast cancer ,I have way too much to do . But am slowly succumbing to the pain . Can you fix both at same time far as weight bearing ability

[@erin4439]

These stretches have made a world of difference in my pain level. Try them out. I don’t know this guy I just happened to stumble across the video and it’s helped so much. Sending strength to your wife! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHWtenyClsacpas

[@damionfuller4668]

Hello To will be 7 days since I tore my meniscus, for the first And second day I have trouble walking like going up and down steps.. after day 3-4 it was okay to walk with a little bit of discomfort. Now I can do squats but I can’t do legs raise…. Mine is on the inside

[@mavisstewart2317]

I do alot of gardens house work an I cantstand fully straight on one of my leg back of knee painfully wen I tried to stand straight I definitely don't want surgery il rartha walk

[@QasimAli-dr9mw]

Hi Doctor. I have another problem.After an accident my middle of the shin is feeling numb. Please give me proper guide its been two months ago and its still numb

[@_Under.the.Radar_]

We re in August 2021 , in March 2021 I hit my knee against one of those metal towing hitch coming out of the front bumper of a Rav 4 It did hurt at first but I thought it's all good I m still standing, 2 days later I had a physical activity planned before going I thought my knee is not 100% but I can still do it, long story short I ended up with a sprained ankle. My doctor later told me there s a possibility that your meniscus is torn until this day I m not walking the same way I used to , its a terrible feeling I hear a pop everytime I bend my knee going to see a physio I might need a surgery though

[@dlobao1710]

So what about if u have a little bit of overweight, in my case i have a little overweight but im at 16 and eating less (cus i cant run and exercise as my doc recomended beside it being a little meniscus injury) could be bad to me growth. What should i do ?

[@dlobao1710]

Its not actually a tear, just some damage as i was a very fat kid until my 13s

[@justinarazo8857]

I have an auto shop w/my husband and I am the helper 😊 I do the office work, but I also help the guys w/the cars and clean up the place. Unfortunately I also have had a seizure problem for the past 20 yrs. For about 6 months, my left leg has been feeling weak, numb, and tingly but especially when I take a shower. Too hot of water makes it feel like my knee is going to collapse! It also gets swollen! Is that arthritis?

[@cr7football867]

my problem is meniscus traumatic edema how to recover from it

[@StephenfromChch]

Dr Franklin, do you think too many people want Total Knee Replacement sugery? Are there successful cases of people manageing degerative menicus tears with life style modification and physical therapy?

[@dr.anuragsportsphysiotherapist]

Yes alot, most people actually don't need knee replacement surgery

[@dr.anuragsportsphysiotherapist]

Good progressive knee strengthening will help you in preventing the surgery

[@alexandrakimbrough9555]

Behind my knee and the outer side of my knee hurts so bad but the doc has t called me back yet. I can't even stand on my own with out help and my knee locks... And it stings like a bee sometimes... Idk what's wrong

[@chauhandilipsinh5772]

Sir mild early Degenerative ostioarthritis changes second grade minischas injary How time riqvary

[@sachinvs5362]

Hey doc,liked your presentation very much. Last week I played football ⚽️ and I got twist on my knee. Now I am almost out of pain, but while waking I feel like the joints on the knee is like dislocating ( to side ways). How can it be cured?

[@leico4218]

Go to a doctor. It could be a number of things. A friend had similar symptoms and it turned out to be a torn ACL. I’m not saying that’s what you have, but I recommended go see a doctor

[@sachinvs5362]

@@leico4218 thanx for the reply. Last week I already had my surgery. It was torn ACL

[@pramod6349]

@@sachinvs5362 how much it costs?

[@sachinvs5362]

@@pramod6349 Indian rupees it cost 1,70,000.00/-

[@paulchahal7545]

When I sit on ground crossed legs, I experience pain while straightening my right leg. The pain is behind my right. Kindly help.