I had an arthroscope on my knee June 2010 to fix a slightly torn meniscus. I've been in PT for 6 months and still cannot run much. I can ride a bike on hills with no problems. Seems like the inside of the knee is now a problem with stiffness after sitting or standing. There also appears to be some bone growth on the inside of the knee. Has anyone else out there experienced anything like this?
You might want to try this. I have my first appt on Dec. 21st--though with a different doc local to me.
not a runner anymore wrote:
http://www.prolonews.com/prolotherapy_after_arthroscopy.htmYou might want to try this. I have my first appt on Dec. 21st--though with a different doc local to me.
never heard of this. i would be interested in how it works out for you.
to the op, i had a medial tear on the meniscus a couple years ago. my knee has not been the same since the surgery. i developed pes anserinus bursitis which went away with a cortisone shot, but it still gives mild discomfort here and there. and i have delevoped itbs on the same knee. best of luck with the rehab. most folks i know have no problem after meniscus surgery, so there is hope for a full recovery.
I had a knee scope to debride some cartilage beneath the knee cap a few years back. 3 months after, I could not run more than 5 minutes without my knee just killing me, and could not figure out why, until I went and got the scar tissue on the scope-holes worked on. One session of that (very painful, I didn't know I was supposed to work on it myself throughout the entire healing process)and I started working back into running that same day and progressed fine. Made a HUGE difference. I too developed pes-anserine bursitis although it was more annoying than anything and gradually dissapated. To be honest, my knee took about 2 years to feel 100% normal again, although in the meantime I had 2 of my best racing seasons ever.
There can be a few subesqent that arise after scoping, generally they'll go away on their own.