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MRI report shows some cartilage damage, and the minor meniscus tear that’s been there for a couple of years. Consultant nicely shrugged his shoulders - nowhere near bad enough to warrant major surgery, and he’s against going in to trim things and tidy up.
I opted for a hyalonuric (sp?) acid injection, and will focus on strength and stability. I’ll also go get some orthotics (painful - as im generally against them as I think they mask issues rather than solve them, but will give them a go to see if they help.)
However I’m left with two mysteries - one is the acute nature of the injury. I was totally fine until I did a single leg step up with weight in the gym - and I felt something go. That doesn’t tally with the long term cartilage wear.
Second - a couple of months back I had an epidural for sciatica (I’ve had a great 6 months). I came out of the sedation and both back and knee pain (different sides) had gone completely. I don’t understand how an epidural for sciatica on the right side can remove pain in the left knee for about 10 days before it came back. I think it’s fair to say that consultant didn’t really believe me - or at least it wasn’t something he wanted to engage with.
So, I’ll start picking up strength and a bit of running along with the other stuff and see where I get to