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PreOp® Patient Education Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair, Knee

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Your doctor has recommended that you have arthroscopic surgery in order to repair a torn meniscus in your knee. But what does that actually mean?

The knee is one of the most important and one of the most complex joints in your body.

It is made up of bone, ligament and cartilage. Damage to any individual part can dramatically restrict the normal movement of the leg and can even interfere with the ability to walk.

Let's take a look at the way the knee is put together. The femur, or thigh bone, meets the tibia to create a flexible joint called the knee.

Helping to stabilize the knee are flexible bands of tissue called ligaments.

Protecting the bony surfaces that rub together, are pads of tissue called cartilage.

Cartilage acts like a cushion. Without it, every time you bend at the knee, you would cause the major bones of the leg to grind together.

The meniscus is cartilage that not only protects the bone, but also acts like the leg's shock absorber.

Twisting or bending the knee during sports or even normal activity can damage the meniscus.

Symptoms include swelling, restricted movement, pain and even the inability to stand on the effected leg.

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    I Love You I Love You I Love You
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  • I tore me meniscus ...

    I tore me meniscus about 6 months ago after having knee locking and clicking for over ten years. I was in severe pain for a week or so, but it's not painful now, just a bit of cracking and the occasional dull ache. I was offered an operation, but decided not to go ahead with it since the joint's not giving me huge trouble at the moment (a 'wise decision' according to my doctor!). Reckon I'll likely need some surgery in the future, though.

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  • i had a radial tear ...

    i had a radial tear on my meniscus that went almost all the way through and im guessing that is what you have but if i were you i would talk to your doctor about a meniscal replacement. its a fairly new surgery but it is very successful. i had a menisectemy and am missing most of my meniscus. after my senior wrestling season i am getting the replacement. i wish you well because meniscus tears S**k peace

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  • I've had meniscus ...

    I've had meniscus surgery twice on the same knee. 6 Weeks not much movement, but you still have to exercize the leg or it will get stiff then it is harder to get the range of motion back

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  • i had this injury, ...

    i had this injury, and i cry everytime i remininsce to that pain part. ugh

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  • my meniscus is ...

    my meniscus is cracked in half right now but when i walk it doesnt hurt.only when i straigten it, it cracks and i feel pain. tha doc told me that the size is 2times larger than a average person. and they gon take tha whole meniscus off for tha surgery. i didnt take it yet. im 15right now, i had it checked last year, i still dont know what i should do. can anyone help me please

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  • i pratice parkour ...

    i pratice parkour and my joint hurts because the impacts

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  • i pratice parkour ...

    i pratice parkour and my joint hurts because the impacts

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  • I have a torn ...

    I have a torn bilateral meniscus and A torn PCL that was over looked for 3 years now I have posterior subluxation of the tibia in the fixed position a 2.5 degree postiorly. I am having high biplanar tibial osteomy surgery if I can get my pain management in control it is very complex. Since my Pcl is beyond repair. Have you heard of this before? The knee is so complex and Im with a PCL specialist I thank God for this. How long is post op care usually for the knee?

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  • Surgery can cause ...

    Surgery can cause pain, but as you already have pain there is little to fear. Hope you get better soon.

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  • OMG! That is whats ...

    OMG! That is whats with me? IT HURTS SOO MUCH! and like its been swollen for 6 months! im scared =[ please check out my vids.. and ill subscribe! PS help me not be scaredd

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  • omg i am so scared ...

    omg i am so scared to get my surgery done on my knee...

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  • i only learnt about ...

    i only learnt about this because i messed up my knee too.

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  • no problem dude, ...

    no problem dude, hope you heal well

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  • no problem dude, ...

    no problem dude, hope you heal well

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