Knee Lack of Meniscus in Medial Compartment Treatment

no meniscus in medial compartment

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I had a Makoplasty in October of 2009 to insert a prosthesis in my medial compartment. I'm 3 months out and had to have a scope done Jan. 19th, just 4 days ago, because I had locking, pain, and muscle spasms. My doctor found a loose piece of cement in my knee joint, which he removed along with 3 other ....
 Helped a lot
The meniscus is cartilage in your knee. I am lacking it and this causes my knee to hurt because the two bones may rub together. My doctor suggested to do stretches that would help stregnthen my knee instead of surgery since I am younger. I have it in both knees and it does hurt still but the stretches help..
 No change

Weakens knees

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Category
Name Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Treatments (average)
4.6
(14)
11 2 1
Drugs and Supplements
Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID)
5.0
1
Exercise
Strengthening
4.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Cane
5.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Knee brace
3.7
1 1 1
Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
5.0
1
Surgery
MAKOplasty
5.0
1
Therapy
Bed Rest
5.0
1
Therapy
Heat Therapy
5.0
1
Therapy
Range of Motion Exercises
5.0
1
Therapy
Physical Therapy
5.0
1
Therapy
Ice
5.0
1
Therapy
Leg Elevation
5.0
1
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