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Re: Meniscus tear need some insight

Posted By: Kai
Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2008, at 3:14 p.m.

In Response To: Meniscus tear need some insight (PMagee)

> (1) how painful is it? The ACL replacement was brutal.
> (2) how long is the recovery? when can I walk and when can
> I start playing ball again.
> (3) what is the rehab like?

> Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated, thanks

I am 50 and was in good shape before paramedic school (:-{ ) I had a patella autograft 2 years ago and meniscus surgery a month ago. I didnt have any trauma either - I was squatting by a patient and tore the lateral meniscus. I understand that happens to the chronologically gifted. Compared to the ACL, the meniscus is a walk in the park. I missed one clinical shift and a couple of ride time shifts. I didn't have time for formal therapy (none of them wanted to be open at midnight) but 1 hour a day on the stationary bike will cure whatever knee ills ail you...
Now, I get pain at night if I have overused it during the day. Acetominophen and naloxone knock it out and I go to sleep.
Good luck to you.

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