I had an MRI done for a knee meniscus, and, like many of you here, nothing was seen.
Meanwhile, my knee locks up 2-4 times a week. Stair climbing is 50/50, depending on how I am that day. (Even 4 stairs can be too much.)
I'm 48, not heavy, non-smoker, healthy eater who walks everywhere & I have an average BMI.
The knee meniscus was diagnosed in June. I've been unable to work since then.
Answers? Advice? Both are welcome.
I had a meniscul tear diagnosed 2 years ago and like you it would lock ramdomly and it was extremely uncomfortable.
The surgeon opted for an arthroscopy without the MRI as my symptoms (like yours) indicated a tear.
A repair was done but unfortunately I required a second arthroscopy as it never healed.
I hope you get a speedy resolution!
I'm sorry that you had to endure two arthroscopies. That sounds painful! And invasive.
I saw my doctor last night and she said that the underside of my kneecap looked rough. A surgeon, physio were recommended.
I had a meniscal tear that I managed non-surgically through physiotherapy for several years. I opted for the surgery when I was falling down stairs on too regular a basis and was concerned that I would fracture something major. tbh tho', a year on, tho' the surgery was successful and I re-established a full ROM very quickly, it now seems that I'm developing osteoarthritis in that knee (a known risk of meniscectomy - but the injury was too old to be repaired).
Yes, I've read about that happening afterward. Disappointing to say the least.
MRI scan
MRI THIS MORNING AND STILL FEELING THE EFFECTS
Mri results
MRI Scan
MRI results
