Howdy:
I've posted from time-to-time. I have had continuing knee problems over
the
last 5 years (ever since I overdid jogging one day).
Anyway, it used to be where I would have periods of a lot of pain,
limping,
problems walking. In between, I would be okay (could not kneel but other
than that no problems). But, over time, the periods of pain have lasted
longer and in the last 15 months or so, it's worsened in that there is
always some discomfort.
Anyway, MRI seems to indicate results consistent with two meniscus tears.
x-rays indicate some degree of arthritis. So, its been a question as to
whether a scope may solve the problem. I've been to the two best
orthopedic
guys in town. The first says he is not sure that the surgery would get the
results I want (which is basically to be able to walk briskly) due to the
arthritis. He sees a TKR down the road (he says about 10 years). The other
one is much more positive. He says the arthritis doesn't look all that bad
and of course he can take care of meniscus tears. He says the x-rays do
not
indicate a TKR is in my future. Anyway, at this point I've decided to go
ahead and do the scope. My thinking is this: neither surgeon thought I
would
be WORSE off by doing the scope and it should serve a good diagnostic
purpose as well as hopefully fixing some things.
It is scheduled for 7/9.
Questions: First, any thoughts on my logic and second, I am getting vague
answers on the recovery period. My sense is that it should be pretty quick
(but of course the surgeons are hesitant to guarantee anything). The
handout
even indicated that I should be able to bear weight on the knee right away
but that I might need crutches for perhaps 48 hours. That doesn't sound
too
bad.
Mel
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