vickster
Legendary Member
I had a meniscus tear (lateral) for 5 months which had to be operated as I ended up with buckling (the knee was locked the whole time as well as being swollen and painful). I wasn't able to cycle - it was a while ago, I did go to the gym so assume I used a static bike.
The issue with having it trimmed is you will be more susceptible to arthritis in the knee as part of the cushioning has gone. The issue with not having it done is the tear can get worse and so more has to be removed (how old are you as the meniscus tissue actually starts to degenerate from age 30 on!). Meniscus tears rarely heal as most of the tissue has a poor blood supply
All of my mensicus tear symptoms resolved very quickly, but I do still have issues due to hole in the cartilage on the thigh bone. All from a cycling accident, dangerous pasttime
Fortunately, I have private health insurance through work. A menisectomy is around £2.5k self pay
The issue with having it trimmed is you will be more susceptible to arthritis in the knee as part of the cushioning has gone. The issue with not having it done is the tear can get worse and so more has to be removed (how old are you as the meniscus tissue actually starts to degenerate from age 30 on!). Meniscus tears rarely heal as most of the tissue has a poor blood supply
All of my mensicus tear symptoms resolved very quickly, but I do still have issues due to hole in the cartilage on the thigh bone. All from a cycling accident, dangerous pasttime

Fortunately, I have private health insurance through work. A menisectomy is around £2.5k self pay