Knee & Hip Problems Message Board Torn ACL, torn meniscus, no pain末but trouble getting out of car
01-25-2021, 03:18 PM
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#1 | | Newbie (male)
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| Torn ACL, torn meniscus, no pain末but trouble getting out of car
Hi, and thanks for any advice. Re my knees, I have a torn ACL (left) and torn meniscus (right). These are not painful, but they are a tad loose in feeling, so I do not play basketball or run any more. Plus, I am 68, so there's that reason, too.
My doctor has told me that I do not need knee replacement unless I am in pain getting out of bed, have to park at the front door at stores, etc. But, I do two photography walks a day, play golf (cart), etc.
My question is this. Even though the pain and stability of the knees has not changed, I am having a hard time pushing off my left leg/knee when getting out of the car. I usually use my left hand as leverage and push myself up and out.
Is this a sign of needing knee replacement? I know I have arthritis at various spots in my body, too. I just don't like this business of having trouble getting out of a car. Thank you.
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01-25-2021, 04:11 PM
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#2 | | Senior Veteran (female)
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| Re: Torn ACL, torn meniscus, no pain末but trouble getting out of car
Why not just get the tears repaired?
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01-25-2021, 08:51 PM
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#3 | | Newbie (male)
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| Re: Torn ACL, torn meniscus, no pain末but trouble getting out of car
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Originally Posted by Titchou  Why not just get the tears repaired? | Good question, but there are several reasons.
* I am not in pain, but the lack of strength getting out of a car is a real problem.
* I am still working in order to pay for my kids' college expenses.
* My wife is still working and I have no one to help me through recovery.
* I have an ileostomy (no colon), so I poop into a bag. This hidden issue takes two hands and two working legs in order to manage.
So, it's a bit of a dilemma. Thanks.
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01-26-2021, 04:55 AM
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#4 | | Senior Veteran (female)
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| Re: Torn ACL, torn meniscus, no pain末but trouble getting out of car
Some very good reasons but you seemed to be asking if you should have a knee replacement which would be just as much, if not more, of an issue time wise. I had a big toe fusion and was in an aircast and was only off work 2 weeks. Could drive at that time also. Maybe you need to look into exactly what each procedure would be like recovery wise. Gallbladder surgery was only off 2-1/2 days. Nick Saban had a hip replacement and was out of the office 2 days!
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01-26-2021, 08:01 AM
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#5 | | Newbie (male)
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| Re: Torn ACL, torn meniscus, no pain末but trouble getting out of car
Thank you. I think my worry is that a knee replacement is usually no walk in the park. My golf buddy had complications and it took six months for him to get back where he was functional. Maybe I just wait until retirement. Many thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it.
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