#meniscus

Yesterday, the surgeon fixed my torn acl and put two stitches in my slightly torn meniscus.

Today in PT, they helped me get hooked up to the icing machine which helps a lot with the pain.

Chronic knee pain can be caused by a multitude of factors, ranging from natural cartilage wear to more specific injuries. Here are some of the most common causes:

* Osteoarthritis of the knee: This is the progressive wearing away of the cartilage covering the ends of the knee bones. It is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain, especially in the elderly.

* Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons around the knee, such as the patella or patellar tendon, can cause pain.

* Meniscus damage: The meniscus is the shock-absorbing cartilage in the knee. A tear or lesion can lead to pain and stiffness.

* Patellofemoral syndrome: Often called “jumper's knee”, this syndrome is due to misalignment of the patella. It causes pain in the front of the knee.

* Other causes: Poorly-healed fractures, inflammatory diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis), infections and circulation problems can also cause chronic knee pain.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms can vary depending on the cause of the pain, but often include:

* Persistent pain: Pain may be constant or appear during specific activities.

* Swelling: The knee may feel swollen and warm to the touch.

* Stiffness: Difficulty bending or fully extending the knee.

* Instability: A “loose knee” sensation.

How can chronic knee pain be relieved and treated?

Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. It may include :

* Rest: Avoid activities that aggravate pain.

* Ice: Apply ice to the knee to reduce inflammation.

* Medication: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help relieve pain and inflammation.

* Physiotherapy: Specific exercises can strengthen the muscles around the knee and improve mobility.

* Orthotics: A knee brace can help stabilize the joint.

* Injections: Corticosteroid injections can reduce inflammation in some cases.

* Surgery: In more severe cases, surgery may be required.

Hi guys! I'm now recuperating after my 4th knee surgery. They had to perform meniscusectomy (cutting out my meniscus as it was too broken to be stitched).

Everything went well but it turns out that the 5th medical procedure is necessary. It will happen in about 6 months or so.

I still haven't had a chance to catch up with Tumblr but I'll be back.

Love you worlds,