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Arthroscopic surgery - any feedback?
Looking to get some information about arthroscopic surgery (knee) from anyone who has been through it.
About 3 weeks ago, I tore my medial meniscus (sp?) in my right knee, and it has been absolutely unbearable! At first, I just limped around and it hurt when I put my weight on it. Now, it just about throbs constantly.
I went to the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday morning and had an MRI done on Wednesday evening. My doctor called me to confirm that the meniscus is torn and to set up an appointment for a consultation on Monday, August 29.
At our first visit, he mentioned that arthroscopic surgery would probably be the best course of action if the tear was evident on the MRI. If there was no tear or it wasn't bad, the doctor said that cortizone shots and intense physical therapy would be in order.
Right now, I am leaning towards having arthroscopic surgery to fix the tear, but I am really interested in any feedback that anyone could offer. I am especially concerned about the recouperation period. I am a first grade teacher, and I am constantly on the move with my students.
Thanks in advance for any advice that you can offer.
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