Calling docs and physios! Meniscal tear and cycling?

[breamster]

Hi Peeps,

I had a meniscal tear in my knee probably 1-2 years ago. Following a minor keyhole procedure it was back to normal and I was cycling again.

However I think I have done it again, same knee, same symptoms etc.

For a variety of reasons I've not yet gone back to the doctors but on past experience it'll take months for a referral anyway. In the meantime;

1) Will I do any further damage if I keep on cycling? I tend to do offroad rides on a rigid mtb of 15-35miles each weekend. By the end it is usually a little bit painful but not too bad. The next few days it smarts a bit more but not too bad.

2) Assuming the answer above is no, will knee brace of some sort be a good idea? If so what type?

Thanks in advance.

[The_Doc]

breamster said:

However I think I have done it again, same knee, same symptoms etc.



1) Will I do any further damage if I keep on cycling?

busy tonight, but on the face of the above statements - yes

get checked out quickly but someone who knows what to do with meniscal tears

most hospitals (worth their salt) have an Acute Knee Clinic.

Get to this

[breamster]

The_Doc said:

busy tonight, but on the face of the above statements - yes

get checked out quickly but someone who knows what to do with meniscal tears

most hospitals (worth their salt) have an Acute Knee Clinic.

Get to this

Bugger. Thanks for the reply - I appreciate it even if it isn't what I want to hear! I will look into it ASAP.

This is why I like PH - 5 minutes to get a response from someone who knows what they are talking about!

Cheers.