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re: 64 year old Mom with history of respiratory issues being told she needs meniscus surgery..
Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:31 pm to GFunk
Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:31 pm to GFunk
It depends. If she is in a brace probably. If there is swelling of the knee, yes get it done. Plus it depends on what type of tear it is. There are 3 types.
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Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:33 pm to UncleD7734
Anybody know who is doing meniscus repair in Baton Rouge/Northshore area for a low risk of Covid issues patient? Seems like would be a good time given the downtime.
Not referring to OP due to her age:
Not referring to OP due to her age:
This post was edited on 3/30/20 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:41 pm to GFunk
1 year ago I had a repair done...one week later I was in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.(blood clot broke off and went into my lungs and almost killed me). If it were me I would be holding off on any kind of surgery right now.
This was my second meniscus surgery. 3 years ago I had the other knee done...not a repair...they had to just trim out some of it since it couldn't be repaired. I had no issues from that surgery.
But again if it were me id hold off as long as possible.
Are they trying to repair it or just trim out the tear? If repair then I would use it as little as possible to not effect a possible repair.
Good luck...
This was my second meniscus surgery. 3 years ago I had the other knee done...not a repair...they had to just trim out some of it since it couldn't be repaired. I had no issues from that surgery.
But again if it were me id hold off as long as possible.
Are they trying to repair it or just trim out the tear? If repair then I would use it as little as possible to not effect a possible repair.
Good luck...
Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:41 pm to GFunk
I waited months for my meniscus surgery. If she can tolerate the discomfort, I would refrain until this bullshite is over. No reason to risk an illness that may turn severe for a procedure that isn’t life-saving.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:43 pm to GFunk
What state is this in?
Posted on 3/30/20 at 2:46 pm to djangochained
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i did mine last week
Taboo and kinky. Not something I would be into, but I won’t judge you.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 8:43 pm to GFunk
I'd tell you to find another ortho, but first I'd just tell her to find a solid physical therapist as the benefits of the surgery vs rehab are about the same at her age
Posted on 3/30/20 at 8:45 pm to GFunk
Wait!!!! Go to PT and get an exercise program. Work on it at home. Get it done next month
Posted on 3/30/20 at 8:48 pm to GFunk
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64 year old
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history of respiratory issues
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she's still gone to work
What in the actual frick?
Posted on 3/30/20 at 8:54 pm to GFunk
Oh hell no not at 64 and it’s not an issue that is life threatening
Posted on 4/4/20 at 11:59 am to Cracker
What ever happened with your moms knee?
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