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Didn’t realize this subforum existed.
Here’s the deal.
If you had a weight bearing xray (meaning you were standing while they took it) it will show how much arthritis you have. If it’s grade 2 ( out of 4) or less then an arthroscopic meniscetomy is absolutely worth having.
If it’s grade 4 then surgery will not help. I would consider living with it while getting injections for pains, nsaids, and wait for your knee replacement.
If grade 3 then debatable. For example, if you have tried nsaids, pt, cortisone injections and none have helped I would consider surgery. One of the main reasons is because surgery is such a low risk procedure. You will be asleep for 20-30 minutes. There isn’t much downside for most people.
Here’s the deal.
If you had a weight bearing xray (meaning you were standing while they took it) it will show how much arthritis you have. If it’s grade 2 ( out of 4) or less then an arthroscopic meniscetomy is absolutely worth having.
If it’s grade 4 then surgery will not help. I would consider living with it while getting injections for pains, nsaids, and wait for your knee replacement.
If grade 3 then debatable. For example, if you have tried nsaids, pt, cortisone injections and none have helped I would consider surgery. One of the main reasons is because surgery is such a low risk procedure. You will be asleep for 20-30 minutes. There isn’t much downside for most people.