Cylon357's Super Cool Covid 2020 Weight loss comp log!

[Cylon357]

The ortho had nothing particularly interesting to add. We can do surgery, if I want (ie if I'm not happy with what I can do with my knee as is atm). It really comes down to my preference.... If I want to be able to job more than a 1/2 mile at a time, gonna need surgery. If not, then it's cool as is.

They did take some additional x-rays of both knees. Fractured condyle has healed and all looks good except for some very minor arthritis. Not significant enough to benefit from shots, and shots don't do jack for a torn meniscus. Business as usual on this front.

Note that if I end up getting hemorrhoid surgery, I may opt for getting the meniscus done, too. After the first surgery, I will likely be at out of pocket maximum for the year, so it would be time to go crazy!

[wango]

The ortho had nothing particularly interesting to add. We can do surgery, if I want (ie if I'm not happy with what I can do with my knee as is atm). It really comes down to my preference.... If I want to be able to job more than a 1/2 mile at a time, gonna need surgery. If not, then it's cool as is.

They did take some additional x-rays of both knees. Fractured condyle has healed and all looks good except for some very minor arthritis. Not significant enough to benefit from shots, and shots don't do jack for a torn meniscus. Business as usual on this front.

Note that if I end up getting hemorrhoid surgery, I may opt for getting the meniscus done, too. After the first surgery, I will likely be at out of pocket maximum for the year, so it would be time to go crazy!

Does your ortho want to remove the portion of the torn meniscus or try to repair it? Huge difference in recovery time.

[Cylon357]

Does your ortho want to remove the portion of the torn meniscus or try to repair it? Huge difference in recovery time.

Remove.

[wango]

Remove.

Piece of cake. In fact if it is bothering you, it’s ridiculous to not have it done.

[Cylon357]

Piece of cake. In fact if it is bothering you, it’s ridiculous to not have it done.

Any cons to having it removed? I'm thinking that it likely serves a purpose...

[wango]

Any cons to having it removed? I'm thinking that it likely serves a purpose...

It does serve as a type of cushion & support between the rounded ends of the femur and those flat ends of the tibia. Back in the day, they simply removed the whole thing, putting a lot of pressure on the ends of the bone. Now they remove just the torn part, so the effect is not as great.

Yes, that can still lead to more wear and tear on the bones, but you have to consider your age. You already have knee issues, so the damage has started already.

It’s a good conversation to have with your surgeon just to be 110% sure of your decision. I personally would go with the removal at this age. If you/I were younger, more consideration should be placed on the repair. Also ask the surgeon if you were to have the repair, what the accepted failure rate is now as that still is a possibility.

Personally, I miss running/jogging (I really shouldn’t), but there are alternatives that are more knee friendly.