So as it turns out it wasn't my meniscus

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So as it turns out it wasn't my meniscus

Got an MRI friday and had the appointment with my ortho today. It wasn't my meniscus but instead the cartilage has a large tear. They are gonna have to do a graft with donor tissue. Feels kinda weird waiting around on someone to die so I can get my knee fixed. I won't be able to put weight on it for 6 weeks. Anyone got any good rotter hobbies I need to pick up that don't require the use of my legs?

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05-03-2023, 08:28 AM

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Meniscus is cartilage

05-03-2023, 08:29 AM

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Sorry to hear man, sounds like you can just misc for six weeks straight.

05-03-2023, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩

Meniscus is cartilage

True but my meniscus is fine. It's the articular cartilage that covers the femur end of my knee that has a massive hole in it.

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05-03-2023, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted By headturner1⏩

Sorry to hear man, sounds like you can just misc for six weeks straight.

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05-03-2023, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted By TBO1313⏩

True but my meniscus is fine. It's the articular cartilage that covers the femur end of my knee that has a massive hole in it.

That sounds crazy. I didn't know they could use donor grafts for that. How did it happen?

05-03-2023, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩

That sounds crazy. I didn't know they could use donor grafts for that. How did it happen?

Playing basketball. I was stylin on the young bucks before my knee had to remind me of my age. It didn't really hurt much when it happened but now every time I play ball or lift I can barely move my knee for the next couple of days

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05-03-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted By TBO1313⏩

Playing basketball. I was stylin on the young bucks before my knee had to remind me of my age. It didn't really hurt much when it happened but now every time I play ball or lift I can barely move my knee for the next couple of days

That sucks man. I've still been playing ball a couple times a week. So far, I've avoided major injuries. Had a sprained ankle last winter, that was pretty bad but nothing that has required surgery. Probably only a matter of time if I keep playing. I try hard to be smart - don't jump in crowds, choose my driving lanes carefully, etc. Sometimes I just can't help it though. My bad sprain was from a high school kid sliding under me on a jump shot. That's what makes me nervous. It seems like there's always a guy or two out there going all out playing on the edge of recklessness. I just want to make a few baskets and get in my cardio.

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05-03-2023, 09:19 AM

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I thought I tore my meniscus but the symptoms don't sound the same. Mine only hurts if I sit cross legged. If I do that for too long it hurts and feels painful to extend it again. I can walk/run/squat etc no problem though. Must just be tight idk

05-03-2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted By TBO1313⏩

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05-03-2023, 09:53 AM

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I would still attempt to train upper at least. There is a lot you can do seated and chest supported with little to no leg involvement. Pull ups also seem doable.

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Originally Posted By FarmersSon⏩

That sucks man. I've still been playing ball a couple times a week. So far, I've avoided major injuries. Had a sprained ankle last winter, that was pretty bad but nothing that has required surgery. Probably only a matter of time if I keep playing. I try hard to be smart - don't jump in crowds, choose my driving lanes carefully, etc. Sometimes I just can't help it though. My bad sprain was from a high school kid sliding under me on a jump shot. That's what makes me nervous. It seems like there's always a guy or two out there going all out playing on the edge of recklessness. I just want to make a few baskets and get in my cardio.

Mine was just a freak accident. I was going after a loose ball and hit a slick spot on the floor. I immediately grabbed my ankle but after I got up my ankle was fine so I kept playing. After the game I knew something was off because my knee was getting stiff and swelling. I play hard and to win but I don't foul people and I definitely don't go under guys who are in the air. That's just an azzhole move

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I think I might have to go with the harder stuff on this one lol

Originally Posted By OneLegSquats⏩

I thought I tore my meniscus but the symptoms don't sound the same. Mine only hurts if I sit cross legged. If I do that for too long it hurts and feels painful to extend it again. I can walk/run/squat etc no problem though. Must just be tight idk

Sounds like a tight IT band to me but I'm not a doctor.

Originally Posted By radrd⏩

I would still attempt to train upper at least. There is a lot you can do seated and chest supported with little to no leg involvement. Pull ups also seem doable.

I was only half joking about the rotter stuff. I'll still do as much as I can with upper body