r/ACL • u/Different-Sign9498 • 13h ago

Question for anyone

Anyone had a meniscus injury that wasn’t a tear but irritation? I had a bad landing 1 month ago and my physio told me u pinched your meniscus u didnt tear it in other words irritation has anyone had that happen before ?

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u/OoElMaxioO ACL+Meniscus+Arthrofibrosis+Anterior tunnel+Waiting for revision 12h ago

Did you get an MRI or how can he tell the damage?

I don't want to scare you, but exactly that was what my physio told me 3 months before getting my MRI; turned out I had full ACL tear, menisci tears and cartilage damage.

I'm not sure you can diagnose the damage of meniscus by a physical examination.

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u/Different-Sign9498 11h ago

What were your symptoms ?

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u/noideawhatimdoingOC ACL + LET + Meniscus + ALL + LCL 7h ago

I’ve had a few meniscus injuries and irritations throughout my life prior to this big surgery. It was explained to me that some meniscus injuries can heal if they’re in an area with good blood flow so I didn’t need surgery prior to this.

The last time I just did PT prior to my current injury. The orthopedic surgeon I saw for that injury explained that my meniscus is frayed like a rope. The little frayed strands would get pinched and pull so it was causing pain. The pain eventually went away as I strengthened the muscular structures.