Question 1

is it possible to play basketball again after having arthroscopy surgery because of meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Assuming the surgery was successful, once recovered from surgery and after post-op physical therpay. Just be smart, listen to your body, and take it easy.

Question 2

i have a torn meniscus and acl. when should i be able to return to playing basketball?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have surgical reconstruction of your ACL and repair of your meniscus (if able), your chances to return to your prior level of activity (basketball) is very high (upwards of 90%).

Question 3

which sports can i play after a bucket handle meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon healing: If the meniscus is repaired, it may take 6-12 months for complete healing.   Once healed, you can resume sports.

Question 4

can i play soccer again as i am having grade 2 meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Wrong grading system: Meniscal tears are not graded in this fashion.  There must be some misunderstanding.  Meniscal tears can be medial or lateral or both.  They have a specific shape or type of tearing.  They can be repairable or non-repairable.  If the meniscus has been fixed or repaired, usually regular activities can be resumed after healing.

Question 5

what happens if i play soccer again as i am having grade 2 meniscus tear ?

Accepted Answer

Yes eventually: If you are currently being treated for a meniscus tear, it would be wise to avoid soccer for the time being until you have completed treatment.  In the long run, once you have healed, you should be able to return to soccer, but just keep in mind that every year we get older, our bodies become a little more susceptible to injuries.  Good luck!

Question 6

is it ok to play rugby 4 days after an second degree mcl and meniscus tear little swelling some bruising i have a brace it dosent hurt that bad?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal: Braces do not provide protection at physiologic loads. It might help with walking, but not at heavy loads such as rugby. I recommend you hold off until you are pain free with full range of motion. 4 days is a bit too soon for a grade 2 mcl sprain. Could take up to a month.

Question 7

is it not good playing with a slight torn meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Consider repair : Meniscal tears have many subsets. Rare tears may heal spontaneously. However, the majority will not heal and thus are not candidates for repair. For those tears, which do have potential for healing, they should be considered for repair. If a repairable tear is exposed to high loads (sports, work, etc.) it may tear further and become non-repairable. The meniscus is very important: try to save it.

Question 8

could i have a torn meniscus if i fell playing tennis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Tennis is certainly a likely method for getting a meniscus tear. Typically a twisting or squatting knee motion is more likely to cause a meniscus tear. The other way to get meniscus tears is in situations where the knee is already unstable such as after an acl tear.

Question 9

can we play footbal with torn meniscus by using brace.?

Accepted Answer

Meniscus tear: You can play sports with a tear, but please understand that the meniscus will generally not heal with or without a brace.  In fact, it will likely tear further with activities such as football.  You should avoid high impact activities ; twisting/pivoting. Best to get the meniscus fixed as soon as possible.

Question 10

i might need surgery because i might have a torn meniscus and i play golf. any ways to avoid it?

Accepted Answer

Well surgery is deci: Decided by you and your surgeon.  Discuss this with your surgeon. 

All meniscus tears do not need surgery.

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Can i play soccer again as i am having grade 2 meniscus tear?

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What happens if i play soccer again as i am having grade 2 meniscus tear ?

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Is it ok to play rugby 4 days after an second degree mcl and meniscus tear little swelling some bruising i have a brace it dosent hurt that bad?

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Is it not good playing with a slight torn meniscus?

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Could i have a torn meniscus if i fell playing tennis?

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Can we play footbal with torn meniscus by using brace.?

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I might need surgery because i might have a torn meniscus and i play golf. any ways to avoid it?

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