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ACL recontrsuction, lateral meniscectomy
I'm 22, IT professional.
Diagnosis: Left knee complete ACL tear with posterior horn lateral meniscus tear.
Surgery: Left knee arthroplastic ACL reconstruction, Partial lateral meniscectomy.
Is this serious?
Do i have serious chances of Osteoarthritis?
What percent of meniscus they would have removed, They haven't mentioned anywhere in discharge summary?
Are there exercises i cant do to prevent osteoarthritis?
Do i need to follow any suggestion in long term?
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The dry weight of Meniscus removed is generally not done. So to quantify the amount of Meniscus removed is difficult.
But be sure that even after aggressive meniscectomy, peripheral rim of Meniscus still remains.
You can do any exercise, running or jogging in a graded manner post ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy.
Your life remains same post this surgery.
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People with Meniscus repair have to be cautious , there is no problem with people with meniscectomy .
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Usually doctor remove very small part of meniscus. So chances of arthritis is mre theoretical. Avoid knee bending or squat. Otherwise no specific exercises.
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