2d knee scope- Y/N?
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2d knee scope- Y/N?
Has anyone had a SUCCESSFUL SECOND orthoscopy/meniscus repair on their knees?
I am not interested in first time success stories 'cause I had 1st surgery 16 months ago (w/o success) and I have to decide whether or not to do it again in a few weeks. Stairs, clutches, running, and hills are irritants. I am 41 and retiring from USMC so knee replacement is not being offerred either.
Any advice?
I am not interested in first time success stories 'cause I had 1st surgery 16 months ago (w/o success) and I have to decide whether or not to do it again in a few weeks. Stairs, clutches, running, and hills are irritants. I am 41 and retiring from USMC so knee replacement is not being offerred either.
Any advice?
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I know you state you dont want to hear from 1st surgery people, but here is my opinion. I just had my right knee scoped for a meniscus tear in June. Today, I still cant kneel on it, slow to climb stairs, have to be REAL careful to be sure and keep my right foot flat and not step on anything at a angle, or step sideways. I have seen people post here that it takes a minimum of a year, for the knee to get back to normal, and at this time, the way my knee feels now, I am not optimistic on that viewpoint .
Everyones recovery rate is going to be different, a lot of a persons recovery will have to do with how they utilized physical therapy and knee excercises after surgery. As to your second surgery question, I would say a MRI is needed and some real honest talk between you and a good honest doctor, one that doesnt have scapels and scopes in their every word. Good luck to you on your outcome,
Everyones recovery rate is going to be different, a lot of a persons recovery will have to do with how they utilized physical therapy and knee excercises after surgery. As to your second surgery question, I would say a MRI is needed and some real honest talk between you and a good honest doctor, one that doesnt have scapels and scopes in their every word. Good luck to you on your outcome,
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I've never had it done but my dad had it done three years ago, very aggressive therapy afterwards and was out quail hunting within a week. Probably an unusaul success story but I would assume since you are still in the Marines you are in good physical shape still. He recovered quick from being in good physical shape but also our family has always been quick healers. Dad's knee still bothers him occasionally but not enough where he can't get up and go.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Greg, good luck to you as well on recovery! I think the quality of physical therapy and exercise you do is the key to how well you heal (aside from the specifics of your body you cannot control).
Greg, good luck to you as well on recovery! I think the quality of physical therapy and exercise you do is the key to how well you heal (aside from the specifics of your body you cannot control).
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heel--after going through 8 knee surgeries with my wife who is 43, the last being a knee replacement--I'd give the scope every chance that I could. You may or may not have good success with a replacement and you're definitely too young by todays standards. Her uncle had both of his done within 6 months of each other (he's 55) and he can dance a jig. She spent 8 months in a cast just trying to get her leg to stay straight. the pre-surgery excersise is just as important or more than the post surgery IMHO if you can do it. There are some doc's that can do miracles--my wife was very fortunate to have two of the very best in the nation--if not the world, taking care of her. Good luck---oooooooorahhhhhhhh
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I've had three. All back when the 'scope was the latest and greatest thing. The last was in '82. Yes, it swells when over-worked, lets me know when the weathers changing and I can't bend it to the point of sitting on my heel. I've been told it will need to be rebuilt many times but so far it hasn't kept me from doing what I want to do, knowing what the result will be.
I can't know your exact situation or what discomfort your feeling but there's my .02 FWIW.
I can't know your exact situation or what discomfort your feeling but there's my .02 FWIW.
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3 on the left knee and 1 on the right
last scope was about 6 years ago...
just now starting to feel pain again in my knee..
Can always feel the weather change before it happens
I had a lateral release done as well...
All for being a rink rat
last scope was about 6 years ago...
just now starting to feel pain again in my knee..
Can always feel the weather change before it happens
I had a lateral release done as well...
All for being a rink rat
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I have not had one done, but I have done physical therapy on athletes that have had them done. I had one athlete that had his right done three times and left twice. You rehab is the key to your recovery. What is the type of physician that you have will make a big difference. In Sports Medicine, we have to get the athlete back into the game as soon as possible and not at a disadvantage. If you have a regular Othro he may be taking it too relaxed on your rehab. A good example of this is that if you go to a general and have your ACL repaired, they will state that it is going to take a year to heal. We are now completing rehab and return to activity in 6 months.
Your rehab will have the biggest effect of your rehab as will your age. Unfortunately the older your get the harder it is to heal. Why did you have the first? Loose body? Bucket Handle Tear? Or was it general clean-up from an old injury? Remember that the minicus is your shock absorber for your lower leg. Any pain your are going to feel step after step. Good luck with the next operation.
Your rehab will have the biggest effect of your rehab as will your age. Unfortunately the older your get the harder it is to heal. Why did you have the first? Loose body? Bucket Handle Tear? Or was it general clean-up from an old injury? Remember that the minicus is your shock absorber for your lower leg. Any pain your are going to feel step after step. Good luck with the next operation.
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i've had 2 on the left knee, and 1 on the right. and yes it does take about a full year to get back to as normal as possible.but it will never be the same as before you ever had the problem. remember, they took stuff out, they cant give you a new knee with orthoscopic, but they can alleviate most of the problems. whatever you do, good luckand i hope it works good for you.....bob
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Thanks to everyone for the comments. Based on what I've read, I think I am better off just to suck it up until I feel like I have no other choice except another surgery (hopefully another decade)!
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Two....1985 and 1987, and final complete minisectomy in 1989. Sickle tears were causing lock problems with right knee. All resulted from total medial-collateral destruction and anterior-cruxiate tear in 1967. Have been wearing Lenox-Hill Derotational Brace since 1989. Doctor gave me the good news in 2002...."Don't have to worry about your anterior-cruxiate any more....you don't have one." Now dealing with a lot of bone impact damage and holding out for impacted prothesis in 2009 before retirement.
Shortly after the cruxiate completely let go, I discovered I could no longer run. Three strides and the "wait-a-minute" syndrome takes over. That's okay as life is much easier without running and I don't miss it. Good Luck and regards,
Sambo
Shortly after the cruxiate completely let go, I discovered I could no longer run. Three strides and the "wait-a-minute" syndrome takes over. That's okay as life is much easier without running and I don't miss it. Good Luck and regards,
Sambo
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