08-15-2016, 08:22 PM
(08-15-2016, 03:20 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: ACL ruptures are much more serious than meniscal tears. That being said, the severity of meniscal tears varies greatly upon the location and the size of the tear which affects the treatment and prognosis.
I've torn the meniscus in my left knee twice. Needed surgery once. Would prefer a meniscal tear over an ACL rupture 10 out of 10 times.
(08-15-2016, 04:05 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Army orthopedist. Had the surgery after the second tear. Once I finished rehab, the knee has been as good as new ever since and that was 20 years ago give or take.
Good to hear it worked for you. With Billings' pronated knees he is prone to meniscus tears from what I have read and from my experience with a long-time friend who played division I volleyball who had ongoing meniscus issues/surgeries. Especially prone to medial meniscus tears. It will be interesting to find out which one it was with Billings - if we ever do. I hope our unparalleled medical/training staff has a specific plan for rehabilitation and methods for mitigating the issue in the future.
