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scrappinnik

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Mulitple Meniscecs Surgeries...anyone Else Have Repeat Tears
Posted: 10-18-07 09:09am

I tore my meniscecs bowling in the fall of 06' and had first surgery 10-06. They shaved the tear down and took out a few floaters. Then in March of 07 the pain, swelling, and fluid build up started again. Next surgery was May 07. Now after following every dr order and not even playing any sports, I feel I have another tear. Same symptoms as before and I am going to Dr. today. I wondered if anyone else has had 3 different tears so close together???? Embarassed
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Posted: 10-18-07 09:53am

Wow, three tears?

I tore my meniscus twice-- no surgeries in between because I was stupid.
Do you wear a brace or anything? I can't imagine three tears, it hurts!
Is this all from bowling?

Be careful! Even after surgery your menisces is weak and the more you tear, the weaker it gets. Try building the muscle in your quads. It gives more support so theres less chance of a fourth tear!
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Posted: 10-18-07 10:37am

It seems like the dr may be missing something to me...some underlying cause to this week meniscecs of mine. Also whats weird is I havent even done any sports or walking more than needed since the second tear and surgery. I felt great for a few mths between each one. Dr didnt suggest bracing it although I do wear a ace bandage on bad days.
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Posted: 10-18-07 10:54am

Well some people just have bad joints, but you shouldn't be getting hurt by just walking. My doctors kept telling my its because I was so skinny and I didn't have much muscle, but mine was a basktball injury.

Ask your doctor about it more-- what does he say about it? Joint problems are pretty common and gaining muscle around the knee will help keep things stable-- and I don't mean crazy workouts but even if its just the kind of stuff you do towards the end of your therapy. I don't think a good solution would be to not work out. You may just need to get your legs a little stronger Smile
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