5. | After an examination by my gatekeeper practitioner, I have been told that I have a torn meniscus. He prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs and wants me to do physiotherapy. I followed the doctor's advice for three weeks and my knee is no better. Should I continue with the program? |
If the only problem in a knee is that of a torn meniscus. The knee should be examined by a qualified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in surgery of the knee. It is also necessary to obtain the pros and cons of having the surgery and the pros and cons of not having the surgery.The orthopedic surgeon community indicates that if a knee contains a torn meniscus, the torn part should either be repaired if possible, and if not, the torn part should be removed. All this can be done arthroscopically. If the surgery performed, is a partial meniscectomy, and performed properly, usually within a period of two to three days the pain should be significantly less than it was before the surgery. If there are no other problems, patients should be able to cautiously return to sporting activities within six to ten weeks, however, usually not as proficient as before the injury. The entire healing process from the surgery can take anywhere between 6-12 months.
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