Hello,
I have just come back from vacation now will look into the future, which includes the decision of what to do with my knee that has a torn meniscus.
I have created a $200 bounty to get some feedback from the community and there are still a few days left before the 1st of December when I will distribute the money to all the authors that have provided valuable comments.
You can see all the details how to earn the bounty here:
https://steemit.com/bounty/@knircky/usd200-bounty-meniscus-torn-what-to-do
There are already a few very good answers but the bounty is still up for grabs.
Thank you all who have already contributed. I really like the answers so far!
I have just come across this post and have just now read the history from your initial post. I do not have a medical degree if that is important to you. However, I have long been an advocate for alternatives to surgeries whenever possible and have researched and studied the different options available.
In the case of meniscus tears, restoration of blood supply should be the goal. Surgery will not fix that. Also, long term, surgery will most likely lead to the degradation of that joint and the future problems that will cause.
I suggest you look into Platelet Rich Plasma Prolotherapy (PRPP). It has been around for awhile and it's goal is to restore the blood flow to the meniscus through stimulating the natural growth factors in the body. It is obviously more complicated than that, but I suggest you look into it. Your down time will be minimal without the complications that surgery might cause. Hopefully you are in an area that has this option available to you. Good luck with your decision.
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