MRI of damaged ACL and Meniscus

Got my MRI scans today. I have a damaged ACL and a torn Meniscus. Surgery was advised although I opted for delayed surgery. There are arguments for and against. What do you think I should have done? I am a 35 year old male who is active (walks a lot and casual biking, nothing crazy)

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[cskimber1911]

It depends on how active you are. If all you do is bike, or run in straight lines (no rapid change in direction or variable differences in the surfaces you run on) surgery might not be that pressing of an issue. The only issue you'll have is swelling and pain which can be managed. But, if you like to play basketball or run cross country, you'll want that surgery as the ACL provides stability to the knee.

[MattStoneNYC]

@cskimber1911 Sounds like good advice to me. It's now been nearly a year and it stayed mostly in good shape, though a couple of bad jumps hurt for a few days. The big thing is keeping my weight down. I noticed that if I go up above a certain weight, stairs can start to hurt my knee

[Blondie22897]

Definitely get surgery, its a long recovery, but it helps a lot. if your gonna be active you require an ACL. Ive had the surgery myself, on both knees.

[roundrocktx]

Two years ago I had surgery and they removed a part of my meniscus.

I really take care about it,I'm a runner so I went to medical sportscenter to recover,they checked everything and saw I over-pronate.

They made me soles and recommended me running shoes to wear,I bought two pair every time.

I only run 3 times a week,so no marathons etc.

Recently I feel again a little pain where I had surgery,I take Osteobolin-C for the joints and ligaments.

No surgery for me again!

[slinkydog2222]

You dont need surgery, just take glucosamine chondroitin pills daily (Osteo Bi-Flex). It lubricates your articular carlidge and meniscus. Although i don't think it helps the anterior cruciate ligiment (ACL)

[mafiaprincess4u]

I am a 38 year old who oringinally damaged my knee with the exact same thing, put things off. Now 2 1/2 mos later I am definately going in for surgery as my knee is collapsing, my foot is going numb and pain up into my hip. I think it all depends on what you can handle and how severe it is, I tried delaying because I do not currently have healthi insurance.