I slightly hyperextended my knee at Christmas and haven't been able to run since although I can cycle and walk with no problems. I've had my specialist appointment today and he suggests keyhole surgery although on examination he could not say what I had done. I know that xrays show the knee to be in good condition. Anyone had this done and had a successful outcome?
Soooo... youve been recommended to go for keyhole surgery, but they don't know what they are actually going to do once they open you up.... (or go in... whatever the term is)...
really?
Yes. The Consultant seems a fine fellow. He said ' it will not get better'.Originally Posted by zephr
I would get a second opinion... from a doc as well as a good physio...
“the cause of my pain, was the cause of my cure” Rumi
And the MRI scan shows ......
Presumably you've had x-rays and a MRI and these are unconclusive? I would definitely get a second opinion before you decide.....
I had some problems about 20 years ago and had arthroscopies on both knees 20 years ago, and although there was some initial discomfort they settled down and were OK very soon after. However, I had further problems about 5 years ago and the first consultant I spoke to then told me to stop running (!) whereas a second opinion from the ROH advised physio and definitely to keep active. You can probably guess which advice I went with!
Having today been to see a consultant about my right knee, I find myself revisiting this thread.
I've not been able to run since June. I've suspected the injury is a medial meniscus tear, and the consultant thought so too.
He wants to do an MRI scan first, but if that confirms his diagnosis he is very upbeat about surgery being the best option, and one with a very high probability of success. He says it's rare for this type of injury to self-heal. I told him about my experience of ankle arthroscopy twenty years ago but he reassured me that the knee operation is usually more straightforward and the recovery time is much quicker. In fact, he told me that one of his patients was back running after just three days! I'd rather like to believe this, particularly as, like Henry Porter in days of yore, I've piled on the pounds to the extent that I've had to buy larger trousers....
I know Dylan has had recent experience of similar knee surgery. Anyone else?
BTW, my X-rays showed the joint itself to be in good condition, and I don't normally suffer from knee problems. This is a very specific pain at a precise point and I have full mobility with no swelling or ligament damage.
"Get yourself together, Jones" - Ray Davies
Incredible!
I am also revisiting this thread, as my old meniscal tear that was left unoperated on has strated to trouble me again after years of laying low. It has been suggested to have the joint tidied up at last, however, my consultant has since retired...
I am toying between getting myself on the NHS waiting list or roughing and toughing it out and keep using the knee through the pain and swelling... Swelling seems to go up and down like a yoyo and I haven't ridden my bike for a month now
“the cause of my pain, was the cause of my cure” Rumi
It probably is possible to keep things going for a while. I first had a problem with my knee last year and managed to get through without surgery. In your words I 'roughed and toughed' it out. This appeared to be successful in that it resulted in 6 months of decent running. However, it wasn't really 'sorted' and the problem has recurred.
My MRI scan is in a week or so and I'll post updates!
Anyhow, long-time-no-see, Hanneke. I don't think I've seen you about since a race in the Lakes many years ago. Hope you manage to sort out your injury and get back cycling soon.
"Get yourself together, Jones" - Ray Davies
Yeah, it has been a very long time Tussockface... I can't remember when I last ran properly, but I converted to cycling in 2009...
I have decided to try bedding the knee back in so went for an experimental half hour bike ride, spinning. I found I can't put any power down, can't ride out of the saddle and unclipping was 'intense'...
I am also going to pay a visit to the doctor to get the ball rolling again for a possible op. The process will take at least a year but I can always not go ahead with it if I have sorted things in other ways again.
I hope your MRI shows something useful!
“the cause of my pain, was the cause of my cure” Rumi
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