Will a tear to my posterior horn of the medial meniscus, cause me to finish work!
Question: I am a 50 year old male, I work continental shifts IE 7 on 2 off, of 8 hours, all the work is standing and walking. I have had the tear for 7 weeks and it is not improving.
Answers: I am a 50 year old male, I work continental shifts IE 7 on 2 off, of 8 hours, all the work is standing and walking. I have had the tear for 7 weeks and it is not improving.
If you have a torn meniscus which isn't improving you need an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to the knee). It is usually done as a day case if you're otherwise fit and well, and you should be able to go back to work after a couple of weeks. They will trim the medial meniscus and wash the joint out, and you should be as good as new. Try taking glucosamine and cod liver oil supplements, glucosamine has been clinically proven to regenerate cartilage.
Unless it happens by miracle, the tear will not repair itself. I do know how painful this is. You have obviously had an MRI to know your exact diagnosis. Therefore, you can find a Dr. who works in the Pain management field who can retrieve your MRI report and help you with the pain temporarily until you can get more in depth treatment. Here is the good news: the tear can be repaired by means of a laser. Google "Laser Spine Institute" to read more educated information about this.
I really wish you the best. I know your pain because I have similar problems and have to be on my feet all day long...it's tough. I am really looking forward to the laser surgery. I have heard a lot of praise about it.