Hi,
I was diagnosed with chondromalacia in the patella when I was 15 which my GP told me was due to doing a lot of gymnastics for a long period of time and i should reduce the level of activity that puts huge amounts of strain on my knees.
That was 5 years ago and now I have recently gone back to quite high levels of training as I thought my knees were much better. After a long run, my right knee became very painful and cracks and the GP has said it could be a meniscus tear but he wants to wait until the inflammation goes down before re-examining it and taking further action. But he said the most likely course of treatment would be surgery as I've already had physio.
I was just wondering if anybody else has had a meniscus tear that has been repaired surgically. If so, how does it work after seeing the GP? I know it's a silly question but I'd quite like to know how long the process takes, I don't want to be out of training for too long! Will the GP order scans and then refer to the hospital if sugery is necessary or will I be refered before the scans are done? Also, how long have people had to wait between being diagnosed with a meniscus tear and having surgery?
Thanks
I had a shredded meniscus, had surgery two years ago. This surgery was not complicated at all. I started with an orthopaedic, he ordered MRI, scheduled surgery. I had two small incisions, had a little swelling afterwards....recover is good....however, mine was just a patch....I have since had a total knee replacement. I injured my knee in high school playing basketball. Had lots of arthritis in my knee. You are young....you will do great.
Thank you for your help - doesn't sound too bad all in all. Do you mind me asking, but how long did you wait between seeing your GP and having surgery?
Hi,
Heres my timescale: I injured my knee in January, saw physio who recommended an mri, saw gp next day and referred for an MRI. Was told 28 week waiting list!! Luckily a friend of a good friend managed to get me an MRI in two weeks. Two weeks for results and then wait to see a consultant after another referral from go. Fast forward to may and still waiting to see consultant so ask to go private, appointment given within 24 hours and knee arthroscopy for meniscus tear due on Tuesday still on NHS so no extra cost (I didn't cancel my NHS referral just to see how long I would have waited to see a consultant!!)
So 6 months for me, all depends on your local nhs , unfortunately mine is not so good so hence going private!
Hope all works out for you!