My lateral meniscus tear... what would you do?
Almost two years ago I was doing squats and my knee popped. I was suffering with
inflammation, stiffness, and knee locked up after short periods of walking. I laid off my knees for
2-3 months. I had an MRI done and it showed I had a lateral meniscus tear. I visited two
orthopedic surgeons and both had different ideas. One said my knee would heal on its own with
leg extensions, and the other MD said surgery(shaving the tear) is the way to go. Fast forward
to today and my knee is a lot better. My knee does not have inflammation, stiffness, and knee
lock ups; however, my knee still has issues which I?m sick of, and would like some other
opinions. My right foot/knee tends to point outwards. I correct myself every time I walk, but it
feels and looks odd at times. Also, the same knee is extremely stronger than my left knee. I
understand I probably used my same foot/knee to support myself in the past because it felt
good and or normal, but I no longer/try to put all my pressure on my right knee. Everyday my
right knee feels odd because its stronger than my left; and not only that but my foot feels
bigger than my left. The orthopedic surgeon who wanted to perform surgery on my knee said
he'd just shave the meniscus, and everything would be fine. The other orthopedic surgeon said it
would heal on its own, which it did in a way. What?s your guys/ladies take on this, and what
would you do? It's great I have insurance, $50 bucks co-pay and it gets done. What would you
do?