Posts by Bradley Miller6

Look, I’m telling you again—your ligaments are fine, which is huge news. Everything else is just minor stuff that usually heals on its own. I actually had a rupture right before my patellar bursa once, and my doctor told me it would just settle itself out over time. But the meniscus? That’s a different story. There's no sugarcoating it: you’re going to need surgery. Just pray it’s just a tear; if it’s crushed, it’ll eat up more than half the cushion, and you'll be dealing with knee issues for the rest of your life. I'm telling you this from experience—don't listen to anyone trying to tell you it's "no big deal." If you decide to see Smith, you'll be in good hands. He’s easily one of the top three specialists in the entire US. He operated on a buddy of mine and a friend of mine, and they both can't stop raving about him.👍

Look, the diagnosis is pretty straightforward: you've got a lateral meniscus tear, but your ligaments and cartilage are still good. Don't overthink this—just go see a solid orthopedic surgeon and talk about getting an arthroscopy. It’s a minimally invasive procedure where they clear out that torn meniscus bit and double-check your ligament stability at the same time. Honestly, I had an MRI that looked almost identical to yours, except mine showed a ruptured ACL too. I had the surgery 17 months ago and my knee feels fine now, but it'll never be quite the same since they had to take out about 60% of my meniscus.

So, how are you planning on filming this? You gonna get an MRI or what? Honestly, why don't you just try some light jogging and see how it feels?👍

You’re lucky you aren't feeling any pain right now, because once that pain actually hits, you're screwed. That kind of ache isn't going anywhere—just remember, it's NEVER going away. Even after you get an arthroscopy, it’s still going to hurt. Sure, your knee might work again, but it'll never feel the way it used to. Good luck. AND YOU, urbangull25, you still haven't answered my suggestion!!😁

Look, urbangull25, hollowdrifter93 and I have got your back. We're gonna help you get through those therapies. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Who even is this hollowdrifter93 guy? The way he described that was actually insane, like a total miracle😂😂😂😂The way he painted that picture, he’s gotta be from Miami—only people from there can describe things that vividly. Google😂😂

Look, man, you can't fix it. Once that meniscus is gone, it's gone. But if you want to stay mobile, you better start pumping up those quads until they're hard as concrete. That’s your best bet to stop the knee joint and cartilage from getting absolutely trashed.

So, hollowdrifter93, what was it like when you went out for a run? How did it feel?

Man, if you only knew how hard it is for me to deal with this situation, but whatever, it is what it is. I’m still holding out hope for a better recovery before I even think about getting back to real training. Once, I twisted my ankle during a soccer game—hit the bone so hard—and it took me 25 days just to get back on the field. Then there was that issue with my shin where it took a whole month before I could train at full strength again. When I tore my groin, I was sidelined for three months while recovering. With all those injuries, things eventually went back to being totally normal, just like before. But this knee? That’s a completely different story. It’s been a year since the surgery and not a single day goes by without it hurting! So yeah, it turns out with this specific injury, it's tough to even walk normally, let alone run!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

I honestly can't believe you’ve had eight different arthroscopies!!! Seriously, is there even any meniscus left at this point? Which ones did you actually get fixed? Which doctors were even operating on you? And more importantly, can you actually live a normal life, hold down a job, or just function without pain?😕

Stop waiting around for that arthroscopy! If you're in this much pain, the surgery is honestly your best bet. Hold off on the heavy training for just a little longer, then once the operation and initial physical therapy are done, start hitting those quad exercises hard—basically what I told you before. Having a solid, pumped-up quad is the absolute key to a smooth recovery. And look, don't even stress; I'm 100% sure you'll feel amazing after the procedure. If I'm wrong, you can come find me and slap me across the face! Your knee won't be exactly what it was before, but it'll feel way better than it does right now, and you'll be back to playing sports without any issues.😂

Man, I feel you! I’m 100% with you on this. After ten years, my knee just doesn't feel the same at all. My uncle actually told me about his experience too—he had part of his meniscus removed so things would be easy for the first 10 years after surgery, but now he's dealing with massive issues because of it. 👎

I didn't even touch a pair of crutches! I was up and walking around my house—well, shuffling, anyway—within three days. But look, all of this depends entirely on how bad your knee actually is and what your real diagnosis turns out to be. You won't truly know the deal until after the arthroscopy is done, since that's used for diagnostics just as much as treatment. Plus, age and weight play a huge role here. Some people end up using crutches after a simple meniscectomy, which sounds insane to me, but it happens. And don't even get me started on how fast the weight piles on after knee surgery... ugh!🤷

Hey there! Look, it’s really not as bad as it sounds. Given the kind of knee damage you're dealing with, the actual surgery isn't going to be painful—you won't have much pain at all once it's done. They basically just go in and clean out the junk inside (those little fragments causing all the trouble). You'll be in the hospital for maybe two days, and then you're headed home. In the beginning, you might feel like you'll never walk again, let alone run, and your knee and muscles are going to look a bit swollen and messy right after the procedure. But don't sweat it; within about two months, everything levels out and your knee—and your gait—gets back to normal. You'll definitely deal with some discomfort for about a year, but honestly, it's nothing major. I'd call it more of an annoyance than anything else; it shouldn't stop you from getting things done or living your life. If you play sports casually, you should be good to go back to doing whatever you love in maybe 3 to 4 months. If you're playing professionally, though, that's a different story—it depends on how you recover and if you can get back to your old peak performance. That part is entirely up to you and your mental toughness. Personally, I haven't been able to get back (at least not yet), and I'm worried my track career might be over. You absolutely HAVE to do physical therapy—and if you can afford it, pay for a private therapist! Stick with PT for at least two months, then hit the gym to strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and core (if you have the willpower). Once you feel like your muscles are pumped up, you can ease off the heavy lifting. Your final phase should be cycling (don't skip this!) to further stabilize everything and build up your calves. Keep riding; it feels great and helps maintain all the muscle needed for a healthy knee. Everything is going to be fine, just remember that all the hard work you put in will pay off big time. Good luck!👍👍

Look, here’s my two cents. If you aren't dealing with actual pain or your joint is locking up—meaning you can't move normally—then don't bother with surgery. In that case, if you *do* have those issues, get the arthroscopy done ASAP. But since you didn't mention any pain, just that clicking sound? Honestly, just ignore it. As long as it doesn't hurt and isn't stopping you from running, leave it alone. Why am I telling you to skip the arthroscopy? Because I learned the hard way. I tore my medial meniscus—or more accurately, I crushed it, which the doctor confirmed. I had a partial meniscectomy (arthroscopy) about a year ago, and since then, I've developed patellar chondromalacia in my left knee. It’s a nightmare to fix, and anyone on this forum who’s been around long enough knows exactly what I’m talking about. I used to be a serious track athlete, running the 10 and 12 miles, hitting competitions, and honestly, I was pretty damn good. But I couldn't make the comeback. Anyone who truly knows what real running feels like understands how incredibly hard it is to walk away from it. My knee is okay now—occasional aches, nothing crazy—and I can still go for recreational runs, but the days of racing and 31 miles a week are long gone. Bottom line: don't go under the knife if you aren't in pain. Good luck!!