This video was great to hear two years ago when I had my first ever meniscus tear. You convinced me I didn’t need surgery, and I didn’t. Patience was the key, and that was hard to hear for an athlete. Thanks!
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
Thanks... As a member of many running groups, I assure you that I looked my own injury the same way. Patience as a runner is hard to come by :-) Thanks again!
@Absolute_banger3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I too have it, what to do
@Mohit-tk4ir Жыл бұрын
U have now also tear ??
@mohitkravi Жыл бұрын
So can you run now?
@Abstract180 Жыл бұрын
@@mohitkravi yup, 💯
@englishincontext40252 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, giving hope to many who thought they were stuck with knee pain and injury for the rest of their lives. I'm now retired but was formerly an Alexander teacher in private practice in the UK. Sometimes knee pain can be the result of an imbalance in muscular pulls in the legs, with the result that a torque is being applied to one of the knees as the person runs. This can result in a lot of strain in the medial and/or lateral collateral ligaments, which persists regardless of how much massage or treatment the person undergoes. It feels like injury, and indeed, because the knee mechanism is under greater stress may lead to such, but often it ends with the person giving up running - or whichever other physical activity they are engaging in. As this surgeon points out so well, surgery is usually not the answer. In these types of cases, becoming aware (experientially) of how you are over-tightening specific muscle groups in the legs (and sometimes also in the back) will lead to the person gradually letting go of those unnecessary muscular pulls - thus allowing the correct balance of muscular activity to reassert itself. Then the strain will be alleviated and instead, distributed evenly. In other words, the person learns how he or she is creating the problem .... then learns to let go of the unnecessary muscular pulls ... allowing the balance to reassert itself, and then - PROVIDED the pain was due to strain caused unwittingly by the person (what Alexander teachers calls 'misuse') the pain will disappear, because it was only a symptom of imbalance.
@nelsonolivera80592 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your posting. It helps me to increase my awareness to what works.
@robwilliam78584 жыл бұрын
Here's the Orthopedic Surgeon we all wish we had
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
Ha! :-) Thanks.
@discorabbit Жыл бұрын
So calming to listening to. Patients must love you.
@CadEngineer13 жыл бұрын
I like your answer better. I have a torn meniscus in 2 places on my right knee. I've had fluid removed via a needle and a cortisone shot about a year and half ago. I was told I would need surgery within about 6 months but so far haven't had any problems. Thanks for your video !!!!
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it useful :-)
@medicinenews43512 ай бұрын
Can I take cortisone injection in me knee for meniscus tear
@medicinenews43512 ай бұрын
This is usefull or not
@BAJaney5 жыл бұрын
This is just about the best damned news I've heard in weeks. Had what I am pretty sure is a tear near the end of June. After a few weeks of cycling only, I started running again. Didn't feel bad while running, but it was sore in the evening and the next day. Then one day there was a spike in pain and I had to mostly walk the 2 miles home. I finally took about two months off doing nothing but cycling again, and I basically forgot about it. I guess I thought at 54, my running days were finally over and I needed to get used to it. Some weeks ago, I noticed that the pain was 100% gone. Not a single symptom. No pain or locking or anything else. (Isn't it funny that we are slow to notice when things stop hurting?) I've been back on the trail twice in the last few days, and I'm taking it slow. So far, so good.
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
Nice... very happy to hear that. I run often on my own meniscus tear.
@Arun-mh5wv5 жыл бұрын
Sir i have a posterior horn medial meniscus can i run
@stevenvitali74044 жыл бұрын
How are you now, things all good?
@BAJaney4 жыл бұрын
@@stevenvitali7404 Yep. Still good. Even got into P90x2, which has a lot of plyometric jumping around. Painful on the knee to start, but after a few weeks, it has never felt better. Very counter-intuitive.
@philiptibenham80554 жыл бұрын
Really good to hear your story BAJaney - I am 57 and did the very same thing. I'm 3 weeks into 'trying to forget' about running for a few months. Patience is not my virtue! but i'll take optimism from your story. Thanks
@maryannebyoga3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU Dr for explaining that so clearly and thoroughly! In the past week I've probably watched 50 videos on meniscus tear and yours has helped me the most. I'm subscribing to your channel immediately.
@HowardLuksMD2 жыл бұрын
😃
@wilfrednatividad2467 Жыл бұрын
Same here. Thanks Dr. Luks.
@jerrysanders9101 Жыл бұрын
Same here.
@wallacegeller21112 жыл бұрын
I'm 74 years old and I workout on the treadmill 5 hours a week at 3.6 miles per hour. I have a meniscus injury on my right knee. I don't feel much pain while on the treadmill. I also use low elevation 3 to 4. My Cardiologist is thrilled. I feel as you age you have to move such as walking, jogging or treadmill.
@houseboat21005 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting ! I am 57 years old . I have an old knee injury from the ski season of" 83" torn meniscus . I was 23 or 24 . Never did the surgery or follow up . Wore a knee a mobilizer for some time , until my leg really began to atrophy . I basically went on with my life , even skied the following season . Fast forward to today , took up trail running a couple years back . Slow and steady aware of my previous injury . After a few runs I began to experience some pain/discomfort . These were short runs 2-3 miles . As of late , past 4-5 months the discomfort has turned into unmistakable pain . Writing this out is making me realize I need to speak with Dr. here , I'm in California . Again Thanks for posting ! Enjoy the video ! I want to continue to run !
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
THanks!. I'm very glad it was useful.
@omstygomsty11 ай бұрын
How are you now?
@houseboat210010 ай бұрын
ShamefullyI haven't been running in a couple of years . Who knows what the future holds ! Peace and Good Thoughts !@@omstygomsty
@muhsinarpaozu5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. That was the best thing I’ve heard today.
@peachycranberry3 жыл бұрын
same 🥲 hope all is well 🙏🏾
@muhsinarpaozu3 жыл бұрын
@@peachycranberry recocered. Then prisoned at Home by covid-19. 😅
@peachycranberry3 жыл бұрын
@@muhsinarpaozu 😭 don’t worry, things will get better! ☺️ we got this!
@MikaelLewisify3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been running with a torn miniscus for 10 years. It gets sore on longer runs 5+ miles, but I still do them (full trail marathon 4 years ago). I have found that weight lifting, particularly weighted squats, has really helped strengthen my knee and ease the pain. I’ve also found that elliptical workouts between running days helps too.
@Dakghazi3 жыл бұрын
Do u wear knee brace while running?
@MikaelLewisify3 жыл бұрын
@@Dakghazi yes, I usually do. Ocassionally I’ll forget, but I usually wear one.
@itsm3dud393 жыл бұрын
@@MikaelLewisify do you feel pain while doing these exercise? Because i feel pain so i dont do these
@MikaelLewisify3 жыл бұрын
@@itsm3dud39 are you referring to the weight lifting exercises? I do not feel any pain when doing those.
@itsm3dud393 жыл бұрын
@@MikaelLewisify ok
@runningbeard73804 жыл бұрын
Although I used to be a runner (many marathons, including Boston), I tore my medial meniscus, while lifting weights. I was 42 at the time, and after two months of pain that would not go away, I chose a partial meniscectomy. 30% was removed, which exposed underlying moderate arthritis. Even if running had been acceptable after this, the discomfort of running without the support cushion of that portion of the meniscus, was too unpleasant and awkward. I am able to run "bleachers" and stairs, but not on flat terrain. I also noticed over time a bony growth from my femur which I suppose was a response to the surgery. I will quickly add that just because you have a meniscus tear, it doesn't mean it won't heal on its own, but it's very different to say you can return to "activities" than it does to say back to RUNNING.
@stevenvitali74044 жыл бұрын
I have had pain on around my knee cap and to the inside of the leg near there for 11 weeks now, it started the next day after a 10k run that I have been doing twice a week for 13 years, I am 46 years old and never had anything like this happen before, first month it hurt just walking around, it's got a bit better but not much and 11 weeks not running is a bit depressing, wonder how long until it's back to normal, deffinatly can't run on it yet
@Dominik-dp7ww4 жыл бұрын
How are u feeling now ? Can you walk properly and feel any knee pain? Stay safe brother
@MiaQuacko2 жыл бұрын
I think that you may not be able to be the same you once were in all aspects but once the adrenaline of doing what you love sets in there’s is almost no pain or discomfort- the irritation on the knees although it’s a totally different conversation - based on my own experience with m.t’s
@omstygomsty11 ай бұрын
Have you considered meniscus transplant? Will add another 10 years to your knees life before the gap between your bones narrow too much
@meetan-5 жыл бұрын
exactly I had this question in mind..I got a very clear answer... this is the kind of medical advice patients need from doctors.. clear answers.. thank you.
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
The only way it should be
@googlable4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, at least some good news for me today. I was starting to get desperate
@peachycranberry3 жыл бұрын
same 🥲 hope all is well!
@tanty24752 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I often feared that I might not be able to run at all after the tear. But with some exercise treatment I am able to continue running without pain. Many of my peers (65+) stopped all together because of knees problem. I tend to think it was just an excuse to not exercise. 😜
@claystone77295 жыл бұрын
You are a Fantastic Guy thank you, Doctor. You explained that Great. I tore my meniscus about 4 months ago I am hoping my knee gets better.
@stevenvitali74044 жыл бұрын
Did it completely heal?, If so how long did it take?, I'm 11 weeks so far with this tear and can't run!
@user-dk4hw9of1k8 ай бұрын
Здравствуйте ответьте пожалуйста у вас в итоге зажило всё само без операции? У меня такая же ситуация год хромаю болит повредил на приседаниях сам большой любитель бега неужели больше нельзя заниматься им@@stevenvitali7404
@christophermartinlobb22605 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a crystal-clear, articulate, and professionally informative vlog.
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure...
@rubentarkhanyan67435 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting such an honest comment. I also didnt feel like surgery was necessary. It has been 4 months since I got injured, but during this period I seriously focused on therapeutic treatment which yielded some good results. This should be your first choice before going into surgery.
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
absolutely agree.. thanks for stopping by.
@jader.60224 жыл бұрын
*Just do that exercise in **_Bulletproof Your Knee_** - works every time*
@trainerx6294 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@JGPerformanceEdge4 жыл бұрын
what video are you talking about ? Can you post the link here
Sincerely the best and clear opinion I’ve ever heard about a meniscus tear. I am suffering from a lateral meniscus tear, doing Fisio therapy and strengthening exercises so that I can shortly run again. Thank you doctor! Greetings from Portugal
@jashanpreetsingh13663 жыл бұрын
Hey man ,how are you going with your injury ? I have some injury . Did you need surgery. Please advice .
@mohitkravi Жыл бұрын
@@jashanpreetsingh1366 hey bro, since it's been a year of your injury, I think so.... How are you? And can you run now?
@TheNaturalwoman2212 жыл бұрын
I had the Johnson vaccine and got a dangerous adverse reaction. My legs were constricting with my knees bent and locking at the knee straight out. Each for hours at a time. I'm the percent of Americans that don't matter, no health care or got the healthcare and can't afford a copay or the time off to treat and heal, feeling so helpless. At 23 aN ortho doctor said i had arthritis but then didn't want to treat it . I've already had problems. But The pain even after my reactions stopped didn't stop at my joints. Where I live we need to go up and down hills and staircases to do anything. I didn't do anything that forced this tear, but woke up with it basically. This is a very motivational video. Thank you
@cookie45915 жыл бұрын
Great video. This has helped me to relax about my mensicus tear rather than panic. In the UK I have to wait 3 months to see an orthopedic consultant on the NHS, but it's free, so might as well wait and give it time to sort itself out. I was running on the tear with no issues, only realised I had a problem when I was standing with the knee locked which caused some irritation in the joint - physio diagnosed the tear. For now, I will behave and not run for a few weeks and focus on some strength training without overloading the knee and go from there 💪💪. My aim will be a hill race in Scotland in September: Two Breweries 18 miles, 1500m ascent.
@abigailk3695 жыл бұрын
Leanne Cooke where about in the uk are you because I’m in London and I also use the free NHS services. I tore my meniscus in early April and managed to see an orthopaedic consultant, get an MRI and get surgery all within a month. (I’m 13)
@abigailk3695 жыл бұрын
hanselxy whilst playing netball
@suzaku4878 Жыл бұрын
@@abigailk369 how was your recovery? Are you all ok since the surgery?
@angelo16d285 жыл бұрын
I am a 51 yr old cyclist. I took a slow moving fall very hard on my knee. This injury took place 5 months ago and I am still in some pain. Tender and problems squatting but am able to bike, ski and jog pain free. MRI did not show nothing but a minor tear (Interior) but no pain in that area. My Orthopedic seems to think it's a IT band issue...
@erwin643 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! You seemed to describe my situation, as I've been collecting as much information as I can on this subject, except in your case you put it out there more clearly.
@SantaCruzMountainGoat2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doc! I was having minor knee pain on my long run two Saturdays ago. At mile 11, something happened. Not so much a pop, but I clicking type feeling. I had four more miles to go. No option but to run all the way back down the mountain. When I was done, I could barely walk. I’ve seen my primary care physician, my orthopedic specialist, had an x-ray, and an MRI. My orthopedic specialist says I have a torn medial meniscus and osteoarthritis. They told me this on Thursday, and I could still barely walk. I talk to a surgeon on Wednesday. I’m feeling a lot better already, but definitely still unstable, and still clicking. It’s sensitive to the touch, on the inside, and definitely still inflamed. But this video gives me a lot of hope. After seeing this, I am almost certain I won’t go through with surgery. I thought I was done. Running his life. Thanks again Doc!
@abdulmuqeem46282 жыл бұрын
I have problem medial meniscus did i run or not...? Please reply sir
@dathyr12 жыл бұрын
I got a meniscus tear in my left knee from twisting/playing golf. I first got various injections for the tear pain and wore a brace playing golf. But I also had bone on bone, so I got a knee replacement and because I got tired of wearing a brace all the time. Everything is back to normal everyday activities and playing allot of golf.
@medicinenews43512 ай бұрын
How was your now sir
@sniper25rider493 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for simple but understandble explanation for meniscus. Im 50 yr old sports enthusiast. With knee pain. Thank you Doc.
@omstygomsty Жыл бұрын
In this day and age of modern medicine and with all the research around stem cells it seems incredible that it's still not possible to regenerate a meniscal tear in the white zone.
@jameslaiola49764 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doctor. I sincerely appreciate your highly esteemed information.
@MC-hd9ld2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! My knee is healing, it takes time guys. If you have an injury and don't know it, then don't worry
@georgepoitras41542 жыл бұрын
2 months…waiting. PT, biking and swimming…are my activities currently.
@MC-hd9ld2 жыл бұрын
@@georgepoitras4154 Ah, two months here as well. I do stretching, some strenghtening and a lot of rest. Brisk walking every day, not far just to gain traction and get the motions back. I also do healing, half the job in my opinion is keeping your head and never give up. This is one of the worst injuries I've had mental wise, the reward of getting well again is enormous. My goal is to run by february.
@georgepoitras41542 жыл бұрын
@@MC-hd9ld I walk three times daily. Lately , walking gas been brisk and not painful at all! So, there is progress, I’m optimistic. Good luck!
@MC-hd9ld2 жыл бұрын
@@georgepoitras4154 Thank you. That sounds wonderful. Good luck! :)
@beab5942 Жыл бұрын
Thank Dr. Howard Luks. You addressed all my questions in your video. 😊👍
@Gr-of6nh5 жыл бұрын
Accurate and honest. Thank you.
@bareknuckle563 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Great advice for this 65 year old runner.
@ahmaddankar22014 жыл бұрын
You are fantastic. Thank you ever so much.
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
awesome... thank you
@Ddstairclimber5 жыл бұрын
Can you swim or do cycling with light resistance with a meniscus tear?
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
yes
@BAJaney9 ай бұрын
Update to my post from 4 years ago: Knee is fine. Barefoot running 3-5 times per week, doing p90x2, zero issues. Many thanks, doc. 👍
@superkingp156 ай бұрын
Did u have a acute or degenerative meniscus tear?
@BAJaney6 ай бұрын
Surgery when I was in college due to acute injury. Diagnosed as degenerative by an OS much later in my 40s.@@superkingp15
@Dr3adKnight5 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Greece. I suffer the last 10 days from this. Your video was very useful.
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
thank you.. and good luck with your recovery
@paulvincent61913 жыл бұрын
Be wary people-I got 16+ years of relative pain-free function from my knee after having 70% of my pulverized meniscus removed. This only works if you have a stable relatively tight knee (i.e., good ACL, MCL structure). You will always find patients with torn meniscus with no symptoms but his was not a scientific study on this. Pain and swelling from a shredded meniscus that conservative treatments don't resolve sometimes can only be improved with a carefully done partial meniscectomy.
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
Thank Paul... There are some excellent studies... even placebo-controlled studies with sham surgery. However... that being said, surgery is an option for those who do not respond to non-surgical treatment. I'm very glad you got 16 years from your arthroscopy! This post was mostly geared towards those runners who have little if any pain, yet are being told to have surgery based only on the MRI findings. Thanks again!
@paulvincent61913 жыл бұрын
@@HowardLuksMD Thanks Howard. I didn't get that from your post, I just got "If you have a meniscus tear, surgery won't help, keep running..." Maybe I missed an important caveate somewhere, but I wanted to let people know that not having a necessary surgery after conservative treatments fail to relieve pain and inflammation, can accelerate the disease process of arthritis.
@tonys123452 жыл бұрын
Well said, balanced, to the point.
@HowardLuksMD2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rimonmimanner45315 жыл бұрын
Thank for your suggestions
@Abstract1805 жыл бұрын
I’m ten weeks into a tear, I was back playing light hockey at 6 weeks, full on hockey at 8 weeks, I am just able to run without too much impact pain now at ten weeks, I am 39. At 3 weeks I started cycling as my treatment, first on the stationary bike, then on my mountain bike at about 4-5 weeks. I feel like I will make a full recovery, although at first I was quite concerned. It has been a very slow, but very steady recovery. I noticed very subtle improvements every day. Good luck guys, definitely start cycling!!
@stevenvitali74044 жыл бұрын
Has it healed now?
@Abstract1804 жыл бұрын
Steven Vitali yes, I am 18 months from time of injury. At about 4 months I would say I was fully healed. Like no pain when I went prodding with my fingers. Today I am pain free, and have had a couple tweaks when pivoting aggressively on one leg on skates. But I would say I am 95% confident in my knee. I play as hard as ever without pain, but because of that one moment when I felt it tweak, I just try not to incorporate those vulnerable aggressive skating techniques when I’m out there playing. I do weight training now a couple times a week to keep strength in my body and proper posture. Desperately trying to be active into old age. I’ll avoid surgeries for this reason too.
@stevenvitali74044 жыл бұрын
@@Abstract180 thanks for your reply and happy to hear of your recovery, I have had a tear in the same place and have had it for 11 weeks now, it happened after I did my usual 10 k run, it is slowly getting better probably about 50%, but deffinatly don't want to run on it yet as I still feel it when I walk my dog for 3 miles a day, so annoying not being able to run and seeing other runners pass me, after reading your comment I am more confident that it should heal in the next month or two
@zakiisaac123 жыл бұрын
How often have you done stationary cycling rehab, 30 min or 1hr a day and for how many days per week ? I’m currently suffering from meniscus tear on my right knee.
@Abstract1803 жыл бұрын
@@zakiisaac12 I rode outdoors on my ebike, I would say between .5 and 1 hr. It didn’t hurt me to cycle so I just rode. I feel like it was a good way to keep the blood pumping around my injury, kept me in shape.
@nativemoerisin62192 жыл бұрын
Great video. I miss your videos. I hope you are well and you come back soon. God bless 🙂❤
@alenselinof641 Жыл бұрын
A little while ago I wrote a comment under another video, on the same topic. Where I write that I got hope that I won't have to have surgery, it refers to this video of yours. Thank you for that, thank you very much... (I had a problem with the meniscus, but for two months I didn't know what it was about, I thought it was the ligaments, but since the problem didn't go away, I went for an MRI, where it turned out that the meniscus was slightly torn on the rear horn. I didn't go to a specialist , I saw on YT that an orthopedist from NY said that it was not necessary to go to surgery, which encouraged me. Little by little, it passed, with the fact that I walked for 10 minutes at first, then more and more, so I needed about 6 months to be able to walk for 60 minutes. Today I don't have a major problem with that, but I can't squat all the way, nor can I stand for several hours, but I'm satisfied with this too, I avoided surgery. I'm 53 years old. That's my experience. First of all, patience is needed. A few kilos less would help.Do not overload the knee. "Listen" to the sick knee, it "says" itself, unmistakably, when it should no longer be stressed, but to rest. Comfrey ointment, but more psychological. Eating cooked cartilage, calf's tail, for example, maybe it helps, cartilage it restores the cartilage (perhaps, you have to believe, it can't do damage). Comfortable shoes for the foot, insoles, this is a must, hard shoes in no case. Meditation, lying quietly in bed on your back, head on a pillow that is neither too high nor too low, and so on breathe calmly, for 20 minutes or more, the organism has intelligence, it heals itself as much as it can. If it then feels as if something in the knee is "working" in some way, that's it. Maybe avoid sugar, they say it creates inflammation in the body. I didn't know that).An exercise bike is also not a bad option, it's a good exercise, and there's less pressure on the knee. pass without surgery. When I remember now, that I used to leave the apartment for 10 minutes, and so for days, slowly, as if I were walking on eggs... Now I walk every other day for 60 minutes, I can bring 5-6 kg from the store, i.e. walk with it for 10-15 minutes... There are also exercises, they are on YT, but I haven't done them... Good luck!)
@PrincessMindorena Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Very informative and straightforward.
@elipagan4 жыл бұрын
This is the answer that I needed. Great video. Thank you so much.
@HowardLuksMD3 жыл бұрын
Quite welcome :-)
@mikemurphy3613 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!! That was really great information!!
@cozy_couch5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your help!!! Its so much relief
@shevetlevi2821 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr. Luks. Very helpful.
@joaovitormatiola89955 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@beevjoy51335 жыл бұрын
thank you --
@x-menbasketball26395 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@robwithrbk5 жыл бұрын
I'm 42 and in good shape. I train boxing and Muay Thai 4x per week and then a regular gym session the other 1 or 2 days. 5'9" and 190lbs...14.5% body fat. For two years yy bursa sack in my right knee fills up with fluid when I squat or sit for extended periods. I thought it was a cramp. Ortho felt an MRI was in order as the Bursa Sack filling up is a sign that it's protecting me from something. Turns out I have a torn meniscus and what not. I'm nearly certain that this surgeon is going to want to operate. It's not going to happen. I'm not going to do it. I have a PT because I just had surgery for my pec tendon and he too said many people live happy active lives on a torn meniscus. So, thanks for a great video!
@IshanBhasin15 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome
@friend.georgeАй бұрын
🟢 Hello Doctor, I have undergone ACL ligament surgery and had a complex median meniscus tear from which a piece was removed. Can I continue to play sports, and can I run? Thank you!
@deanhenry46685 жыл бұрын
Dr.Luks thank you for this video, my knee swelled up and got really tight about a month ago when running, I do have a meniscus tear, I have taken it easy, ice, exercise , light exercise for my knee, riding the stationary bike, and my knee is starting to feel better, maybe in a week I’ll start some light running, I have a question, what are your thoughts on compression sleeves for the knees? Thank you your great videos, I have subscribed to you channel!
@ABHISHEKSINGH-jv1du3 жыл бұрын
god bless you, such a great video
@slashtrio2 жыл бұрын
Hello Doc, I am a 48 year old man who is athletic and in good health. No history of knee issues aside from some patellar tendentious from tennis. About 9 weeks ago I was surfing and injured my right knee after jumping off the board and coming down hard on her right foot in shallow water. I just had an MRI and the results state: “Complex tear posterior horn and body medial meniscus. Meniscus fragment displaced vertically adjacent to posterior horn root. Small meniscus fragment displaced vertically within the anteromedial gutter“. I have never had sever pain but 9 weeks out I’m still limping and get some internal swelling. The doc thinks I should have surgery because these fragmented pieces that are displaced. Thanks in advance!
@fernandog.aguirre27914 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very informative!
@hermor3 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thank you.
@projectb31172 жыл бұрын
5 years ago MRI with showing meniscus tear left knee. No surgery although i was not able to walk decently for weeks...but it cured. I run again after 3 months...but when i do intense runs (20 minutes on 5km) I get really pain after the run and need to rest for weeks. Now i have pain in my right knee...it feels like a meniscus tear although not proven yet. My left knee...no problem (for the moment).
@user-dk4hw9of1k8 ай бұрын
Здравствуйте ответьте пожалуйста как вы сейчас? По-прежнему не можете бегать постоянно регулярно? У меня точно такая же ситуация год уже хромаю болит. Пытался начать бегать всё боль возвращается
@projectb31178 ай бұрын
@@user-dk4hw9of1k Сейчас лучше. Идите на пробежку в этом и часе, но я буду бегать довольно медленно / не интенсивно.
@philbertb3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, it's given me some hope! I had arthroscopies on both knees, at different times, 10-12 years ago. Carried on running, up to 70 miles per week, after first op, but had to cut right down to twice a week after second. not been too bad until last month or two, got quite inflamed one side, can't run at all, no jumping exercises. Painful after long walks. My therapist has been closed because of lockdown, but finally open next week, so I'm booked in on Friday. Hopefully she can loosen off and along with a bit of rest and the right exercises get back to normal.
@jazzperez82442 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@philbertb2 жыл бұрын
Knee is a lot better. Back started giving me trouble when I run! I suppose at 62 I'm gonna have to compromise. Walking and indoor rowing, and running when I can. Training for a 100,000 steps (approx 50 miles) in 24 hour challenge in a few weeks. 25 miles a couple of days ago whith no real problems. Thanks
@omstygomsty11 ай бұрын
@@philbertbHave you considered meniscus transplantation? Dr. Stone in San Fran. Lasts up to 15 years after that high tibial osteotomy 10 years and lastly a partial knee replacement 10 years. Will enable a return to running, hiking etc.
@philbertb11 ай бұрын
@@omstygomsty thanks for your reply. I've had a bit of a breakthrough since my initial post, but totally accidental. I was out for a hill walk with a friend, walk was going well, until just before the end I slipped on a broken step and went down on my bad knee. The pain was intense for a split second, so I sat down, but after a couple of minutes felt very light headed and passed out. Fortunately my friend caught my head and avoided any further damage. I came round after 30 seconds or so, and after a couple of minutes felt ok to carry on the last few minutes of the walk at a very easy pace. So the next week or so my knee was a bit swollen, but no other problems. However when the swelling went down I found that I was able to bend the knee a lot further than I had been able to for a while, and since then I have gradually, and very carefully worked on improving the range and strength of around the knee. No real bother on long walks, hill climbs except occasionally a bit of tightness, but nothing too bad. A couple of weeks ago I rescued an eighteen month old pointer dog, who seems very keen to run, so I'll see how it goes getting back into doing a bit of running with the dog. I wouldn't recommend this as a cure, but sometimes strange things happen!
@NabilAzarou5 жыл бұрын
Thank you doc for taking the time to explain it.
@aaronclements81775 жыл бұрын
he looks nicely toasted... but very informative
@andrewhao25075 жыл бұрын
hanselxy high
@johnharper27214 жыл бұрын
I use my CBD infused knee compression sleeve when I run or exercise and it helps greatly!
@ep_aesthetics59173 жыл бұрын
That has to be total bullshit
@jwoodard6213 жыл бұрын
So you still ran with it when i jog i dont feel it but when getting out of bed i do and been on pain killers since sunday i stopped jog and walk and just stayed with walking
@coachkesey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, easy to understand. I am a former High Hurderler and Long Jumper, I am hoping at the age of 53, to get back into jumping shape in the next 2 or 3 years. I need to train my youngest boy. I am hoping to get into a position of being able to handle the compounding of the landing, as well as on the basketball court. I am feeling more motivated to work on my right knee issues. Thanks for the video
@JoseFernandez-cz4ox5 жыл бұрын
I'm 13 and I don't know if my meniscus is teared but I know I can't walk or run because my knee would just give up and I would stumble instead of walk
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
HI .. This post really doesn't apply well to young athletes. If you think you have a meniscus tear, and/or if your knee gives out you should see a knee doctor.
@spacentime75 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@khaledalosmani74404 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@supriyasudesh15604 жыл бұрын
God bless you.very useful guidance
@galileoantonyo13363 жыл бұрын
excelent, thank u very much doc. may the god save you. regards.
@RegularFootisChris Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Information!
@reedgage76893 жыл бұрын
Informative upbeat advice
@charlesbromberick42473 жыл бұрын
Especially interesting, thanks
@DrManar-mx1bw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good news
@ezrhino1003 жыл бұрын
So basically this doctor is telling me my body is an old pair of jeans... Encouraging.
@ericwes73513 жыл бұрын
Or socks!
@neadster4693 жыл бұрын
truth is the best medicine.
@miguelgibbs71052 жыл бұрын
Great comment Thank you
@MyThecount2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video
@anuarora84406 жыл бұрын
Hello Dr.Howard, I am 34 yrs old female and when I recently started running ( only for 2 months , 2-5k / twice a week or so and other days lunges squats sets), after the initial 2-3 months , I started getting some discomfort in my right knee. Wasn’t that bad when it started but it aggravated 3-4 months down the line to the extend that I could not walk comfortably. The pain at worst is 5/10. 2 MRIs show ‘ linear myxoid intrasubstance degeneration of post horn and body of medial meniscus without overt tear ’ plus grade 2 control lesion at anteromedial femoral condyle with grade 1 changes elsewhere. I have been doing some quad strengthening exercises but situation is a mix of some better days and some bad days. Can’t walk more than 10-15 min at a stretch and lately my left knee has started giving similar symptoms although less problematic. ROM is almost 80%in right knee and almost 100% In left. Been to 3 ortho specialists and the verdict is wait it out. Appreciate your advice on how best to manage this. Right now, getting to my morning brisk walk comfortably is a dream, forget running!! Please advice.
@iyerzzzzz4 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you now?
@Bkbond2 жыл бұрын
Now how are you feeling
@neerajgarg46455 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr. for this useful video. It was really helpful. I have medial meniscus tear (grade III) in my rt. knee. It is more than 45 days when this injury happened. I'm doing regular physio exercises (morning and evening) for last 30 days. I have decided to cure through non-surgical way as suggested by Dr.. I'm still having stiff knee and not able to fully straightening and fold my knee. I also have slight pain while walking and not able to walk normally. Kindly suggest if pain would reduce over time and would be able to walk normally if I continue with exercises. How long will it take for me to start running again. Thanks,
@ctsfiddler5 жыл бұрын
hope you don't mind me replying. I have the same situation. If you can't straighten the knee, you may have a piece of the meniscus folded over. Sometimes it falls back in place by itself. I'm with this since August so i decided to get the surgery. The tear will be mended and clean up the bone due to arthritis. I'm 67.
@adamjonkie56015 жыл бұрын
Neeraj Garg i has similar questions. At MRI reading my Dr didn’t say anything about that meniscus being folded but I also can’t straighten it all the way. Due to this my walking (and subsequent posture and alignment) is off. A friend just told me about pre-hab and to look into exercises I can do. What specific exercises do you do and do you feel they’ve helped?
@neerajgarg46455 жыл бұрын
Hello folks, Finally, I decided to go for surgical cure through arthroscopy surgery. It is more than 60 days now post surgery and I’m on rehab currently. The pain has gone during walking which was there previously. Feeling much better and confident during physio exercises as knee is able to withstand more force and weight.
@killer1407 Жыл бұрын
@@neerajgarg4645 which excercise you do for meniscus injury plzz give me excercise video link
@ronroger69625 жыл бұрын
hey doctor Howard I have a suspected (MRI this week) inner meniscus tear from doing martial arts. How long does it usually take for the pain to go away?? and when the doctor says to rest what does it mean, not to move and stay in bed or not to put pressure and load on the knee?? thank you
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
It can take a lot longer than you think... Some tears will take a few months for the pain to settle down. A few tears never settle down. But the key is that waiting long enough is the ticket for most people to return to an active lifestyle without surgery.
@ronroger69625 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks. One more question. Once the pain is gone and the range of motion is back to normal, is the knee still susceptible?? I mean, do I have to have in my mind the fact that I have a bad knee, because in my experience, when you’re trying not to get hurt, is when you get hurt... thank you again!!
@Brian-hg3gt4 жыл бұрын
Same bruh jiu jistu struggle😭
@meritesfay66674 жыл бұрын
Howard Luks I have one important Question am 22 hv done a surgery few months ago but the surgery was not saucesfull and he told me that we should do it again I can’t run these days and I want to play soccer again pls pls pls tell me what could be the better solution tnks
@theresethomas19085 жыл бұрын
Dear Dr..I am 55yrs old woman having knee pain, MRI showing Horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus. Is it can be get healed. Am getting pain, doing knee strengthening exercises and empirical machine. Please suggest is this going to get better or do I need surgery.. Tx
@theresethomas19085 жыл бұрын
Elliptical machine...correction
@str8gammer5 жыл бұрын
I am 21 and recently had a tear. After rehabilitation or surgery if needed, will I ever be able to lift (squats/deadlifts) in the near future again?
@anitaminacunanan30944 жыл бұрын
Same question. Anyway, did you had a surgery?
@pranavsubramanian32423 жыл бұрын
Yes! In fact, it can even be a part of a progressive rehab protocol.
@yourneighbourhoodclownwith84903 жыл бұрын
Any updates?
@str8gammer3 жыл бұрын
Yes I had the surgery on the knee with the meniscus tear and began to lift again nothing heavy just two plates max on deadlifts and squats. Still doing my stretches and rehab workouts they really helped.
@astralboy34652 жыл бұрын
@@str8gammer did you remove your miniscus or repair ?
@hananalzoman2834 жыл бұрын
Thank u 👍👍👍👍
@Twinkiiman15 жыл бұрын
Can meniscus tears heal on their own and get to the point where it won’t hurt anymore?
@megacrosbie4 жыл бұрын
I have the same question. Did you get any answers??
@astralboy34652 жыл бұрын
im 20 , i hope this can be heal on their own even it takes 1-2 year i totally bless
@jerrysanders9101 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched dozens of vids- similar situation where No traumatic event, just stated to hurt worse and worse over a few months from avid surfing. I can jog and do may things w/no pain. Only certain movements and going UP stairs hurts my knee (outer rear of left knee). Thank you, I think I’ll continue to lightly jog until my appointment in a week with sports Med rehab facility. (Or should I go straight to orthopedic? I’m paying cash 💵 😑 no insurance) thank you so much for the valuable info Doc❤
@official26zz463 жыл бұрын
i wrestled for almost a year with my meniscus torn in half horizontally pretty bad. it sucks in some positions but i went to 2 national tournaments and competed with guys that are the best in the nation. i’m a pretty determined guy so i would do whatever it took, but i’m sure anyone can run a little bit if it’s torn but don’t overdo it. it’ll suck when it starts to hurt again
@unforgiv3n8932 жыл бұрын
Hi. I am also training MMA and of course it involves wrestling too. I was at the doctor and he told me my outside meniscus is strained, pulled, but not torn. He told me I can get back to trainings, but I just feel my knee is popping all the time and I dont know if its right to get back to trainings. Did you keep wrestling while your knee was clicking and popping or you didnt feel any popping at all?
@mike92053 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Doctor!!! This is really what I was hoping to hear.
@amyf52404 жыл бұрын
Do NOT have meniscus repair if you can help it. I did 18 years ago at age 30. I was a runner, I was told "Go ahead, keep running" Ha. I am a knee replacement candidate now. Can only do low impact everything :(
@user-rj8xy3rs8g5 жыл бұрын
33, have had pain consistently for over one year. In physical therapy now, ortho did not think mri was necessary based on X-ray results... Not seeing much difference and a trip down stairs while carrying even a light package has me swollen back to square one for days. Suffering from depression since exercise was my hobby. Where do I go from here? Push ortho further? I don’t want surgery but I make progress and then the littlest thing brings me back to where I started and these occurrences are devastating each time. :(
@HowardLuksMD5 жыл бұрын
sounds like a second opinion might be useful
@nextlevel52654 жыл бұрын
I wish I could do full on sprints with my MCL tear. 🤔
@stevenvitali74044 жыл бұрын
Wish I could do my 10 k runs, but this tear has not healed enough at 11 weeks so far !!!
@ep_aesthetics59173 жыл бұрын
Check out knees over toes guy !
@majid58982 жыл бұрын
Nice to see your video. I am 62 years old. I used to do lot of activities like walking,jogging, running, swimming, golfing etc. Now suffering from Grade 2 signal change in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus and ACL injury with small ganglion cyst over the PCL(according to MRI Report). If I walk for 30 munites and more or if I play 9 hole golf I feel pain on the inner side of the right knee joint. I'm going to be frustrated. Could you please give me some advice? Engr Abdul Majid, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
@MrMaranelloenzo4 жыл бұрын
4 weeks into a tear, cycling at the moment,still have days where the knee hurts but taking it steady with no running. one of the best video's i've seen so far about this problem
@Narjahanam6662 жыл бұрын
does cycling help ?
@savjam Жыл бұрын
Cycling does help me. It helps to stabilize my knee and reduce the pain.
@r8003 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🥰
@kbtrades5353 жыл бұрын
Excuse me sir would you say the same for getting back into squatting and deadlifting in the gym? I tore my meniscus 6 months ago and I’m very hesitant to start lifting legs again even though I miss them.
@chiraggambhir35043 жыл бұрын
Hows your legs now and are you training legs?
@kbtrades5353 жыл бұрын
@@chiraggambhir3504 my legs are much better now I'm squatting and deadlifting again. Other than my knee popping a lot no pain from lifts.
@chiraggambhir35043 жыл бұрын
@@kbtrades535 wow thats really great ... my knee is getting locked.. its uncomfortable in an extended position... didn’t got MRI yet ... as per your experience what it can be ? And did you knees also got locked when your meniscus get torn
@abdulmoiz59874 жыл бұрын
Hi. I've a grade 3 ACL tear in both my knees. I need advice on exercises and surgery. Thanks
@muhammadhasbar13393 жыл бұрын
Holy shit bro i hope you're fine now.
@ravinandank78093 жыл бұрын
Same here first left knee, 4 months later right knee.been 1.5 year since injury, I don't want to undergo surgery
@abdulmoiz59873 жыл бұрын
@@ravinandank7809 if yu r walking, then don't go for it
@ravinandank78093 жыл бұрын
@@abdulmoiz5987 I can walk, I can even run. But sometimes if the surrounding is cold knee hurts like hell. I'm just 22
@abdulmoiz59873 жыл бұрын
@@ravinandank7809 sometimes is no big deal. Develop yur quadraceps and hamstring. Surgery won't bring any pain relief
@cogs193 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. But please stand closer to the camera so I can see you properly.
@favouritechannel9762Ай бұрын
Can I play football again with a grade 2 acl and meniscus injury that I've suffered on 21st December 2023? How many months does it need?
@husseinmhanna3415 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dr, What about having miniscus posterior horn tear and a moderately swelling knee, but with no pain. I had a surgery 6 months ago but unfortunately the latest MRI showed the same situation before surgery. What would you recommend.
@somfxtrading Жыл бұрын
Greeting to u all, my meniscus teared while carrying a baby i was feeling moderate pain then went to doctor i got the medication needed my situation got better in 5 says after taking the medication i thought i got healthy so went back to my daily basis but the first day i came home with a pain worse than previous one. after 20 days m getting better but the doctor recommended a surgery which m hesitant to get into although i cant walk fully not coz of locking but coz of minor pain i get when straightening my leg while walking.
@fazalabbas22985 жыл бұрын
Thank you doc. I have tear in medial meniscus and I know who to blame in my case, playing squash. This video helped me decide to go rehab instead of surgery. Thanks