What To Expect From Your Torn Meniscus Surgery
Tearing the meniscus in your knee can be pretty traumatic. You feel the knee buckle underneath you, and then as soon as you start trying to walk, the knee feels not only painful but unstable. Torn menisci do not usually heal on their own, so your doctor will probably refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for a surgical procedure to repair your meniscus. Here's what you can expect before, during, and after that procedure.