Question - continued pain after meniscus repair

by Susan
(South Bend In)

I had a meniscus repair three months ago. I had little pain post op until I started therapy. The pain is horrible now. Worse then pre op. It is so severe that it keeps me awake at night. I stopped therapy about 3 or 4 weeks ago when I went back to work to see if the pain would stop. It did not. Sometimes I can barely bear weight. Changing my knee position is usually an ordeal. Should I still be having this much pain?
sue

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Dec 04, 2008
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continued pain
by: Bart - SII

Pain this far out from surgery isn't normal. From what you describe, I would recommend a recheck with your doctor and further evaluation to determine what is going on and causing the continued pain.

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Aug 20, 2009
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Pain 3months after meniscus repair surgery
by: Anonymous

I am 28 years old and had surgery to repair the medial meniscus in my knee. This was 3 months ago. I am suffering from severe pain, made worse by physio exercise, my knee, ankles and feet get swollen and are painful to the extent that I cannot stand on some days. The physio said I should continue exercise even if I can't stand!!

Please can anyone advise me?

Feb 22, 2010
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Bursitis after arthroscopic surgery to repair torn meniscus
by: Anonymous

I'm a 54 year old, slightly overweight woman who had arthroscopic surgery 2 months ago to repair two meniscus tears. I was also diagnosed with osteoarthritis and bone spurs in the affected knee. I recovered quickly after surgery, but for the past week have had uncomfortable soreness on the inside of my leg below my knee. After some research, I think I may have pes anserine bursitis. How long should I elevate and ice my leg and take anti-inflammatories before I see any improvement? Would cortisone injections help?