Thanks for this great video. I'm having surgery within the next two weeks to repair tears to both the medial and lateral meniscus in my right knee. The same knee I've had ACL reconstruction on, 14 years ago. My knee has never been the same since. What I want to know is, do you think it's going to worse than before?
Im having meniscus repair surgery done on this Tuesday. The menicus was torn from the medial side. It is logged in the knee and is locked. Also there was some damage done to the fermur bone,behind the knee cap ( the glisel part..I not sure what you called it) and a little arthritis has set in making the bone rigid...they want to shave it down because it is continuously rubbing against the knee cap, Im concerned about your closing remarks. I do a lot of walking on my job, That is my problem,
New cartilage can be grown way after the age of 19 with Prolotherapy for sure and Platlet Rich Plasma Therapy (or PRP therapy) has shown some promise. I've used Prolotherapy for a meniscus tear... the results were miraculus!
Yes, these therapies do work in many situations. Our videos clips are for fitness professionals that are not licensed to perform any form of treatment. That is why meniscal transplants, prolotherapy and other forms of therapy arent mentioned here but are discussed in our courses. Also, what are current stats on the overall success of the use of these therapies with meniscal tears? It helps when we share success stories and the stats on the overall success of the treatment.
In one large study, where 82 percent of the meniscal injuries were sustained from sporting events, a full 75 percent of the meniscal repairs did not completely heal.(Rubman, Arthroscopic repair of meniscal tears that extend into the avascular zone. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1998; 26:87-95.)
Contrary to popular belief the meniscus will heal on its own. I had a meniscus tear in the posterior horn and it took a year to heal..
The pain finally subsided within a year after physical therapy and re-strengthening the knee and surrounding muscles. However, a relapse has occurred when I twisted my knee playing soccer. This time I will be seeking the repairing ability of PRP (platelet rich plasma). It is interesting to note that with all repairing of the meniscus using sutures or shaving it away, the Articular cartilage will degenerate due to the mechanics of the knee changing.. I will post the research below
Yes, meniscal tears improperly managed or extremely severe can end a career or hamper function enough that it reduces athletic performance. Remember, ACL's can be reconstructed to restore stability in the knee. A severe enough meniscal will eventually (it may be years) cause arthritic changes in the knee that can be career ending. 99% of the knee meniscus is avascular resulting in limited healing of the damaged tissue.
True... however there are two therapies that work to heal a meniscus tear up to almost 100%. These therapies are Prolotherapy and PRP therapy. Both of this speed up and increase healing.
My first meniscus tear took me out of skateboarding for 5 yrs until I found out about prolotherapy that was about 5 years ago. I'm agressively skateboarding now at age 35. Lots of jumping and running out of tricks. My doctor says she has high success rates for cartilage tears.
Thanks for an easy informative video. Brushing up on knowledge of anatomy again and this appeared first :)
muse2011fan 2 months ago
Thanks for this great video. I'm having surgery within the next two weeks to repair tears to both the medial and lateral meniscus in my right knee. The same knee I've had ACL reconstruction on, 14 years ago. My knee has never been the same since. What I want to know is, do you think it's going to worse than before?
deadzombie17 1 year ago
Im having meniscus repair surgery done on this Tuesday. The menicus was torn from the medial side. It is logged in the knee and is locked. Also there was some damage done to the fermur bone,behind the knee cap ( the glisel part..I not sure what you called it) and a little arthritis has set in making the bone rigid...they want to shave it down because it is continuously rubbing against the knee cap, Im concerned about your closing remarks. I do a lot of walking on my job, That is my problem,
PCSLIM55 1 year ago
It is said that Meniscus injuries are very common (maybe the most common).
But the video states that 98% of the meniscus does not heal.
So are these common meniscus injuries actually tears or are they something else (e.g., can the meniscus be strained without actually tearing?).
ravi48819 1 year ago
This was a very good breakdown of the knee menisci, much appreciated.
Vyse500 2 years ago
Excellent illistartion and the functions of the knee.
RuskiLift 2 years ago
This information video with the knee model was explained better then most doctors explain it.
2mariebl 2 years ago
New cartilage can be grown way after the age of 19 with Prolotherapy for sure and Platlet Rich Plasma Therapy (or PRP therapy) has shown some promise. I've used Prolotherapy for a meniscus tear... the results were miraculus!
ILoveUSofA 2 years ago
Yes, these therapies do work in many situations. Our videos clips are for fitness professionals that are not licensed to perform any form of treatment. That is why meniscal transplants, prolotherapy and other forms of therapy arent mentioned here but are discussed in our courses. Also, what are current stats on the overall success of the use of these therapies with meniscal tears? It helps when we share success stories and the stats on the overall success of the treatment.
PostRehabSpecialist 2 years ago
@PostRehabSpecialist
Stats of Meniscal arthroscopy repair:
In one large study, where 82 percent of the meniscal injuries were sustained from sporting events, a full 75 percent of the meniscal repairs did not completely heal.(Rubman, Arthroscopic repair of meniscal tears that extend into the avascular zone. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1998; 26:87-95.)
Contrary to popular belief the meniscus will heal on its own. I had a meniscus tear in the posterior horn and it took a year to heal..
ich1banGT1 1 year ago
@ich1banGT1
The pain finally subsided within a year after physical therapy and re-strengthening the knee and surrounding muscles. However, a relapse has occurred when I twisted my knee playing soccer. This time I will be seeking the repairing ability of PRP (platelet rich plasma). It is interesting to note that with all repairing of the meniscus using sutures or shaving it away, the Articular cartilage will degenerate due to the mechanics of the knee changing.. I will post the research below
ich1banGT1 1 year ago
men that last sentence u said kill me right in the hearth i worth less if if not for soccer
BRFREESTYLERFZ 2 years ago
did he just say... meniscal tears end carreers?????
javico3000 3 years ago
Yes, meniscal tears improperly managed or extremely severe can end a career or hamper function enough that it reduces athletic performance. Remember, ACL's can be reconstructed to restore stability in the knee. A severe enough meniscal will eventually (it may be years) cause arthritic changes in the knee that can be career ending. 99% of the knee meniscus is avascular resulting in limited healing of the damaged tissue.
PostRehabSpecialist 3 years ago
True... however there are two therapies that work to heal a meniscus tear up to almost 100%. These therapies are Prolotherapy and PRP therapy. Both of this speed up and increase healing.
ILoveUSofA 2 years ago
My first meniscus tear took me out of skateboarding for 5 yrs until I found out about prolotherapy that was about 5 years ago. I'm agressively skateboarding now at age 35. Lots of jumping and running out of tricks. My doctor says she has high success rates for cartilage tears.
noxid1973 2 years ago
nice and informative. thanks
teckniq 3 years ago