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MRI Shows Complex Tear. Unable To Walk. Taken Painkillers. How To Handle This?
have a complex vertical/oblique tear involving the superior and inferior articular surface of the junction of the body and posterior horn of medial meniscus. MRI result saw specialist yesterday. Unable to walk since Saturday, just given painkillers and have been off work for three days. Am a secondary school teacher. Told op won't take place for three months. How are you supposed to cope with the pain, lack of sleep and time off work.
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.
It looks that you are having meniscal tear.For next three month you should avoid cross leg movements,avoid walking frequently on stairs,take a good analgesic like advil & wear a knee support.
You should also learn quadriceps strengthening exercises-
http://quarieps.blogspot.in/
This all will help in your early recovery.
With best wishes.
Welcome at HCM.
It looks that you are having meniscal tear.For next three month you should avoid cross leg movements,avoid walking frequently on stairs,take a good analgesic like advil & wear a knee support.
You should also learn quadriceps strengthening exercises-
http://quarieps.blogspot.in/
This all will help in your early recovery.
With best wishes.
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