Torn meniscus over 40

[Ry-guy]

Had MRI results show torn meniscus and doctor wants me to see a orthopedic surgeon I'm 44 research say surgery after 30 isn't good anyone have experience with this problem recommendation would be helpful? Thank you

[Mav17]

I had a torn meniscus and partial ACL tear at 35 years old. Had surgery and was back running within 6 months, with rehab of course. It was probably a little longer rehab since I was older, but everything went well. No problems or limitations to this day. I’m 40 now. If your in good shape, rehab after surgery will go well.


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[Mr Myagi]

Don't put it off. You'll be fine. The surgery is so simple. I waited a year and limped around. I thought I was doing right by my customers. I ended up 30 lbs heavier and now trying to undo that. My knee is pretty good now though.
Had MRI results show torn meniscus and doctor wants me to see a orthopedic surgeon I'm 44 research say surgery after 30 isn't good anyone have experience with this problem recommendation would be helpful? Thank you

[scorp]

I've had two meniscus repairs, so I'll give what advice I can (not over 40 though). It all depends on the type of tear you have realistically but they either perform a meniscal repair or resection. Repair involves stitching the meniscus back together and letting it heal, which has its advantages but takes longer to recover and be walking around again properly. A resection involves removing the damaged tissue, and recovery back to walking is significantly faster. Your surgeon will suggest the best course of action depending on the tear and the extent of the damage. The meniscus has little blood flow inside it which will impact whether they decide to repair it or not. Either path is the way to go, follow it up with some BPC-157 and that'll help the recovery process. Good luck.

[NinjaWarrior9]

Mid-40s, I had a meniscus tear, avoided surgery for a while to see what would happen, finally after 2 or 3 years had surgery, but the chronic pain when putting load on the knee persisted. I've finally gotten relief with just a couple weeks of 100mg/wk NPP plus a little more Test! Amazing stuff, it appears to have given me back my old active lifestyle. I think that is what finally made the difference, though I'm doing a lot of things like mk-677... my HGH level was only at .1 so probably hard to heal with like no growth hormone in your system, but mk-677 brought it up to 2.8 from 0.1

[jbstafford290]

If it's just the meniscus I might wouldnt have surgery. People successfully walk around with torn meniscus forever

[bigbow]

Hey guys, kind of new here, but been around on the boards since 2000 when I hung out at elitefitness (probably dating myself there!!). Been on every other board since over the years.. Anyway, I just had this surgery done yesterday on my left knee and was looking for others that had it done. unfortunately when they opened mine up I had multiple problems and now I am in a brace for 4 weeks(can't bend my knee at all) and can't even start rehab until the 4 weeks is up. kind of depressing as I was really on a good one at the gym lately:) Has anyone had really good success with BCP etc? I tried the PRP shots first before surgery because they worked so well in my shoulders, but the knee was just too jacked up i guess.