I had bucket handle tear 6 months ago and just got surgery. I unknowingly played football on it for 5 months, after it was wrongly diagnosed as a strained muscle. In surgery the doctors said all the cartilage around it was very torn up from me playing on it. But I’m on the road to recovery and it’s going well. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome and we are glad that you are on the mend. This program can drastically accelerate your return to full function: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Congrats on the successful surgery! I apparently tore mine 3 years ago (also a bucket handle tear), and only got it diagnosed in an MRI scan a month ago. getting surgery in 3 days and I'm really hoping it's still repairable.
@@Pleeze Good luck! Consider starting this program when you are cleared for such exercise: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Any update bro? I'm going in for my 2nd op in 10 years soon and have been playing football (with and without popping) for the last 5 months since my MRI so I'm expecting mine to be a lil torn up now too
thank you for this information ( i commented on your menicus rehab video earlier). I will try my best avoid more harm but still work on my strength/ROM
Hi, thanks for your video. I have a bucket handle tear in my meniscus and a torn ACL, 3 months since my accident, my knee still swollen, locked and I'll have my surgery next week. With physiotherapy I can flex my but full extension it is not possible. Your video helped me to understand that is not earlier for me to do the surgery, actually i should have done already. Thanks
Hello, I have a bucket handle man Manassas tear a fractured meniscus and I need a total knee replacement and a couple years ago. I had gluteus max and flaps surgery, which will not get stronger because of my knee, but the doctor didn’t believe that my knee was the problem, I went to a sports medicine orthopedic genius nonsurgical
Great video! Anyone concerned please listen to their guidance! I had a bucket tear that would intermittently lock my knee, but erroneously I delayed treatment for a month. I had a long road after surgery due to the amount of inflammation, atrophied muscles, and adhesions from surgery. Thankfully I found a great chiropractor that targeted my issues and I have been fully functional for years 😊 your education style reminds me of him, thanks for what you do on this channel!
Hi guys, the doctor that examined my MRI says I have a displaced bucket-handle tear of the lateral meniscus. Noticed my knee was hurting after I was involved in a crazy car accident on February 2024. I am afraid of surgery as I am 27 so not sure as I do not have any pain and even when the surgeon checked out my knee he tried all sorts of angles and I didn’t feel pain. He suggested surgery. I am very scared as surgery is booked in October 2024 but I dont know if I should go ahead with it as after surgery, my knee will never be 100% any suggestion guys please help thank you!
We are here for you! We designed the Knee Pain Solution program with people like you in mind. From our vantage point, it's hard to say if you can avoid surgery. However, the program may help you to avoid it. If nothing else, it will better prepare you for a procedure and help you recover faster afterwards. www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
What if I can straighten my knee & can walk normally, but I have discomfort at the MCL area when I press on it? Also, discomfort behind the knee & hurts if I grab my ankle & pull my knee back to stretch out? Is PRP treatment an option?
I have the same symptoms. It's been 2 weeks since the injury. MRI showed that it's a bucket handle tear. I am able to fully straighten my knee and walk though. Did you end up going through the surgery? I'd really like to know how your knee is now.
I suspect that I have a bucket handle tear but am not 100% sure, it's been 4 weeks since my injury (mcl sprain) but my knee is still very swollen on the medial side and I can't straighten it (very localised pain).My range of motion has improved every week but it's still not fully straight. I'm still waiting to get an MRI done. Are there any things to avoid or that I can do to minimize extra damage
Yikes...definitely avoid anything that causes pain or that you cannot do in a pain-free range of motion. This video can give you more insight into your issue: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ei016nsHpw8.html This program can help you to recover, prepare for surgery if you need it, and recover after surgery if you get it: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Keep us posted on your progress. You will need this program to rehab your knee after your procedure: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I have to get an mri to see if this what’s going on with my knee…. Basically since I was a freshman my knee has been buckling in place when it’s bent to far in….. I waited 4 years to see an orthopedic doctor about my knee and I feel stupid now
Hi! Don't be so hard on yourself. You have found us and we are here to help. While you are waiting for your MRI, you can get started on the Knee Pain Solution program. It is comprehensive, progressive, and can help you to address the root cause of many knee issues: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution/ Check it out and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
It's hard to say if you are in trouble or not. We will be optimistic for you :) Hopefully, you have a successful procedure and rehabilitation. The Knee Pain Solution can help you once you have been cleared by your primary care physician and/or surgeon: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Check it out and let us know what you think :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I've had a Bucket Handle Lateral Meniscus Tear for about 5 months now did not know this till I got my MRI just now and my doctor is saying that is can not be repaired so he will have to cut it off. I am wondering if I should get a second opinion before I go through with the surgery
Bucket Handle tears typically require surgery and I'm not sure that you will find someone who will give you a different opinion. This program can help you to prepare for the procedure and help you to recover afterwards should to decide to go through with it: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program Good luck! - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi Derek. That's the hope I had before my partial medial meniscectomy when I did some research about 14 weeks ago. My surgeons advice was initially correct. It'll have to be removed and especially if you've been walking around like that for months the bucket handle meniscus that tore off is probably all damaged from flopping around and possibly getting compressed. It sucks no matter what but if you're young it's even worse because you have a long ways to go. Eventually you can have arthritis of that knee. When you're much older you might not get arthritis very badly. But there are other various factors that figure into this whole situation. Your age, your weight (overweight) etc. Just make sure you undergo extensive physical therapy after surgery. It should help a lot.
Hi. I'm 38. Had my ACL reconstruction surgery 3 years ago and had a meniscus repair at that time. Been playing intense badminton and my knee locked up 6 months back, but it was all right in 3 days and I started playing again after a break of 3 months. One month later my knee locked again and cleared up in 3 days. Now I don't have any pain and have started going to a gym to strengthen the muscles in my leg and I've been working out intensely. But I am scared that once I start playing badminton my knee will lock up again. The doctor was not sure if my meniscus could be repaired this time around. I'm having nightmares when I think about meniscectomy, getting my meniscus trimmed as it leads to OsteoArthritis. Abstaining from playing badminton is already stressful. Just wondering whether I could continue to engage in sports till there's pain in my knee or it gets locked up or am I causing more stress to the ligament even though my bucket handle tear doesn't hurt as of now.
This program can give you the confidence you need to return to the activities that you love: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@madhu how are you doing now? I've the same issue as yours. Got ACL reconstruction on May 2018 asking with meniscus repair. Now had a bucket handle the year before yesterday while playing badminton. The doctor suggested surgery to shred the turn meniscus part or will try stitching it again. Don't know what to do now
@@ramanapache8478 I stopped playing badminton for 6 months. I went to the gym to strengthen my knees. Lost some weight. Now my meniscus seems fine and I've started playing badminton again. Try the conventional treatment first. Don't jump to surgery immediately. Take a break from all sports activities for 6 months and go to a gym and do knee strengthening exercises.
Hey! I had a meniscus tear in the year 2022 December while skiing. I couldn’t move it basically at all, but decided not to go to a doctor. It got better. Then i had a reoccurring injury in march while playing volleyball and another one in April while jumping. After the second injury we went to the doctor and they told us to go to the MRI. They told me i had a lateral bucket handle meniscus tear. After the second injury though, my knee got better within a month. I can walk, ride the bike and swim, but still too scared to try running. I also have full mobility of my knee. When we went back to the doctor after the MRI (yesterday), they told me that i need surgery. I’m not personally sure i want the surgery, but at the same time i don’t want to risk anything worse happening to my knee.
Thanks for writing to us. The Knee Pain Solution program can help you to make more progress. You may not be able to avoid surgery by using the program but there is a chance of that. It will certainly help you to prepare for the procedure and recover afterwards should you decide to do it. www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@DMomsFan1 I had surgery about 4 months ago now, turns out wasn’t only my meniscus, but my ACL was completely torn. Had ACL reconstruction surgery + they removed 60% of my meniscus, the % depends on the damage and mine was pretty bad.
@@DMomsFan1oh, forgot to mention they replaced the missing meniscus with some fibrous tissue so it shouldn’t cause me any problems in the future
I've received my MRI results yesterday and have a Chronic Bucket Handle Tear Lateral meniscus, been having this problem for about 4-5 years of my knee flipping in and out every other week for the last 4-5 years but was never treated in that time span and now its locked what should I expect? Any help or info would be much appreciated thank you
@@allanmartinez7366 please get that checked out and follow the advice of your primary care physician. We can't say much more without seeing you in person. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@allanmartinez7366 it's really hard to say as it depends on the extent of the tear, your age, and the way in which you can move your knee. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I have a undersurface horizontal tear of the posterior horn and body medial meniscus with flipped flap into the inferomedial joint recess. It's not a bucket handle tear, but is it something I should consider having surgery for since there is a flap - but the flap is in the outer joint space? Right now I don't have much pain and can almost straighten my leg all the way which has been progressing with exercise. It's been 4 weeks since the injury. Thanks.
We are here for you! The Knee Pain Solution program was designed with people like you in mind. It's hard to say if you can avoid surgery from our vantage point. However, the program may help you to avoid it. If nothing else, it will better prepare you for a procedure and help you to recover faster afterwards. www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Post op 1.5 years medial meniscus repair(it was a complex tear)...i can't walk or stand for more than 10 minutes my knee starts hurting and i feel discomfort in the left side of my knee even while sleeping also i've a baker cyst..and i've not completed my rehab(because of poor guidance)and the MRI shows "Grade 2 hyperintense signal seen in posterior horn of medial meniscus and mild fluid collection along medial aspect adjacent to MCL fibres-likely bursitis(post op 9 months)
On a bucklet handle tear of the medial meniscus root,posterior horn,centrally displaced meniscal flap fragment towards intercondylar notch.and complete ACL tear...knee not able to fully strecth ,nor walk normal,would it be able to go back to normal ,strecthhing it out ..walk normal ,fully extended after surgery??please respond I'm freaking out about my knee
We are here for you. You may avoid surgery and you may not. However, the Knee Pain Solution program can help you to prepare and recover: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I've had two meniscus tears fixed by surgery, I now have a very sharp pain in my right leg right under the back of my leg, I can bend it and no pain until I get to the 90 degree position of a lunge can this be the beginning of a more severe tear ? Thank you !
I had a bucket handle meniscus tear where it would flip back and forth and it did not feel great when I went back and forth and I have surgery on it and it felt pretty good for about 10-11 years or so and I do construction and I was running down some stairs at house I was remodeling and I'm a bigger person I tweaked it then that was year two ago and it got gradually worse or just act up here and there but in the past month that's really started acting up is there any exercise is or something I can do without going to the doctor or getting surgery again.. I can move it .. it just sometimes It seem to want to flip it does pop sometimes
Hey! There is definitely no need for you to live like this. Check out the Knee Pain Solution program: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt It's got you covered :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I’ve just found out I have a bucket handle tear. I honestly don’t know where my head is at, I don’t really wanna do surgery but I have to go back to work. Or do I see how I go after seeing the orthopaedic tomorrow as of writing this message. I can’t fully extend my leg. But I can put a little bit of weight on my leg. I am wearing a brace and using crutches.
We are here to help! You may need surgery but this program can help you to prepare and recover from the procedure: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Great Video! Thank you. Is there any possibility to have your mail adress? I have had a BHT and surgery but do not know how much they removed. Maybe you can help me. Would I appreciate it! Thanks in advance
What if your knee locks just for about a minute, it seems that my knee locks when going down the stairs backwards or getting out of the bath when i go side to side but just for a few minutes, it hurts a bit, cant extend it, them im back to normal with no pain.
Coach E, Is there any way I can briefly speak with you? I have an MRI bucket handle tear. I jus found out today, sever pain. Trying to make the best decision moving forward. Thanks..
@@juneshsidhu9238 just over a year since my surgery and I can walk with no pain but still can not run. Still doing strengthening and GOATA movement system is really helping.
Hi, very valuable video. Please do you have any video on Rehab exercises pri surgery when the knee was in gypsum with this damage for weeks? The more I do some basic knee rehab while waiting for my surgery in one week the leg gets weaker and weaker. Please any advice?
Hi! Thanks so much for writing to us. I'm here to help. The Knee Pain Solution program is the best option for you to help you to get ready for your procedure and then to help you to recover afterwards. Read about it here: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I just slipped on ice and thought my knee dislocated. I whent in because I couldn't straighten my knee out and it was in a lot of pain.. I just got asked what I want to do about it and told I would be back to work in two days.. I pretty much got told to go home and I wasted my money coming in. instead of explaining what happened and what I can do... thanks for the videos! I think my bucket handle just flipped back into place. I van now straighten my leg... now onwards to recovery
I have a bucket handle and I can extend my knee, no swelling, v.little pain but I have a little catching at times and I am so physio & strength and conditioning. Do you I need surgery? I would like to return to playing basketball competitively. Can’t take time of work for at least another 10months for surgery & recovery. Thanks for the vid!
This program will drastically accelerate your return to full function whether you decide to have surgery or not: www.precisionmovement.coach/avoid-the-knife/meniscus-program/
Hey, I know you probably can’t give me the answers I’m looking for because you want me to consult with my doctor, but I have. I just got an mri and got the results. I have a 0.3 cm bucket handle tear on the medial meniscus. Also horizontal tearing of the posterior horn. I can straighten my leg 9.5/10 with a pain scale of 6-8/10. Do you think I need surgery? I’m asking if it were you in my position. I’m 21 and play ice hockey and don’t plan to stop lol. I have an appointment this Thursday, but wanted some extra advice. Its always better to have multiple sources of recommendations incase my doctor is surgery bias. It has been roughly 3 weeks since the incident.
That type of tear typically does require surgery. This program can help you to prepare for the procedure and recover afterwards: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I'm presently experiencing limited knee flexion movement at either end particularly in my heel reaching my bum. Is this definitely a bucket handle tear? My doctor didn't bother to check, just said it was an external knee injury and that I had arthritis and to expect stuff like this but not to stop exercising. I'm a bit worried about doing damage. I enjoy your videos - I have confidence in you!
Please check out these tests and get back to us with the results. We can go from there: www.precisionmovement.coach/meniscus-tear-symptoms/ - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi there- would love your input. At the end of October I felt my knee tear . I went to the dr and have been doing physical therapy since then. I just had an MRI last week and today my dr says I have a bucket handle tear. My swelling is gone, I am doing exercises everyday and I am walking on it, when before I couldn’t walk without crutches. I am supposed to talk to the surgeon soon. It’s been over two and a half months since my injury and I just got the diagnosis. Is that going to be an issue?
That is great progress and there doesn't seem to be an issue. Consider grabbing the Knee Pain Solution program. It can help you to assess and address the root cause of your issues and make even more progress: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Check it out and let us know what you think :)
So, I don't feel this locking sensation of the knee and I can pretty much straighten my knee all the way, though I feel it's actually like 96-98% straight. Though I feel it's mostly do to a tiny little bit of inflammation. I also get a little bit of pain when I'm fully extending the knee. Am I good or should I be concearned?
Those are good signs. Please try these next and let us know how it goes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5Hf4_1VMzLk.html - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I had a bucket handle tear 2 months ago. I can fully straighten and flex my knee and I was in pain only when I injured it and it got swollen. My knee is also very stable. My orthopedist wants to wait for 6 months and evaluate it before he decides about a surgery. I also got a second opinion. The other surgeon wants to operate asap… I have no idea what to do. I don’t want to cause further damage by waiting, but I am also perplexed by the other surgeon approach… any advice?
HI! Thanks for writing to us. I'm here to help. Based on your pain level and stability I think that you can regain the full function of your knee by following the Knee Pain Solution program: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt If you were in pain and experiencing other symptoms we would suggest surgery sooner. Keep us posted on your progress and let me know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi I'm 23 yrs old guy from South Korea. I had meniscus tear on 28 July and repair surgery on 30 July. Dr said it was bucket handle tear and he stitched it. What I'm curious is if surgery succeed after 6 months or more than it, Do you think function of the meniscus works almost same like before get injured?? Since I'm so worried, i even look for any RU-vid video related to the wound and try to get information even it's not my first language. I hope you understand my mistake of writing. Wish you can see my comment and answer :)
@@PrecisionMovementCoach Thx for the information really appreciate it. The data and information about recovery is kinna difficult to find here. So your answer is so valuable to me.
@@ameejocelyne24 u can ask me in English hahaha well it's been almost a year to talk about my knee condition it got a lot better i can run and enjoy Sports including foot ball If u want details u can ask me more i would answer as best as i can
@@학조웨펀 Oh Thank You!! Forgive me! Yes, I was also wondering if your knee clicks while you're playing football and running?? I used to be in Sports too but after I had arthroscopic knee surgery, I noticed there's been some differences to my knee. Like when the weather is cold or if I'm in a cold room, my knee begins to start hurting so much! And after a few minutes of running, my knee starts to get warm and cramps. And putting pressure on it for more than 15+ minutes also causes pain afterwards. I'm just curious if you've also had any of these kinds of issues after the surgery?
Holy shit... I definitely need to see a doctor. I can straighten out my knee but I can’t bend it more than 10inches. I had an MCL injury, barely a level 1.. is that something to be concerned?
That is an injury that will affect the way your body moves for years to come if not properly addressed. This program can drastically accelerate your return to full function: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
i really need your advice i am 16 and deppressed bcz of that its over 4 months and i can wlak straight knees but finf it hard when i stand and straight it fully backwards with leggs straight without bending knee is that means it is bucket handle i am from india and not so finacially ..
@@zarcoworld3276 bucket handle tears typically require surgery. This program will help you to prepare for it: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program Let us know if you have any more questions :)
I had a bucket handle repair myself. I accidentally put weight on it a few days after surgery when it wasn’t painful getting outta bed to pee. I didn’t take many steps before I realized but I do hope I didn’t injure the repair. Almost at 6 weeks and I’m scared my knee will lock for some reason. Hoping it’s all in my head.
Hi I twisted my knee exactly 3 weeks ago with a lot of pain and knee was locked at 90 degrees which gradually released over 3 days and suddenly unlocked with a loud pop and my pain disappeared. MRI showed a posterior lateral meniscal tear and a suspected bucket handle tear I’m completely pain free but it hurts if I try to walk a lot. I’m 57 but very active. I run, do high altitude trekking and go to the gym regularly for weight training. My hip and buttock on the affected side start cramping if I overdo the walking even a little. I’m doing Physiotherapy. Do you think your program could help as I want to go back to my normal physical activity as soon as possible Also would a repeat mri confirm whether I had a bucket handle tear
This program can help: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Make sure you find out if you have a bucket handle tear. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi! That is some heavy duty damage to the knee. We are here to help. The Knee Pain Solution program can get you started. It's hard to say if you will be able to avoid surgery but the program will improve your ability to recover if necessary: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi @precision Movement and Coach E, thank you first of all for such a great video! I just received my MRI results with a bucket handle tear of medial meniscus. The injury happened 3 weeks ago and I don't think I can get the surgery for at least the next 4 weeks if I follow the NHS process in the UK.... Is it possible to still get the meniscus sewed or would the surgeon shave the tear because it would be at least 7-8 weeks after the incident?
Hi! It's hard to say what technique they will have to use. This program can help you prepare for the procedure and recover better: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
My daughter fell and hurt her leg in June of this year. She went to the ER two days in a row. She told them she couldn’t straighten her leg out. They finally sent her to a orthopedic dr but drs appointments were scheduled far apart. She finally got to get a MRI appointment but they said she was having muscle spasm’s in her knee and that she would have to come back. Three weeks later she took a muscle relaxer and had the MRI done and found out she had a bad meniscus bucket handle tear. So now three and a half months later, she is scheduled for surgery this coming Thursday. I hope it is not too late to repair it. I wish the doctors would have listened to her when she told them something was wrong.
Yikes! Thanks for letting us know about your story. We hope that your daughter recovers well. The Knee Pain Solution program can help her to recover once she is cleared for movement post surgery: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution/ Let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi! After twisting my knee badly during sports, I have a bucket handle tear and a fully locked knee. Would you agree with the recommended surgery or is there hope for an alternative treatment?
We are here for you! We designed the Knee Pain Solution program with people like you in mind. From our vantage point, it's hard to say if you can avoid surgery. However, the program may help you to avoid it. If nothing else, it will better prepare you for a procedure and help you recover faster afterwards. www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hello, I just went through the same thing (my knee was locked for 16days, And it was mechanical, so not possible to stretch without surgery). I wen't to an orthopedist and got an MRI. They said if the knee is fully locked the only way to get back to a 100% is to get surgery. The lock was at Im currently 6 weeks post surgery and are just able to do slow walking without chrutches. I have about 2 months before its back to around 85%, and i can do all sports i used to do. If you love sports and a functional body, i would recomend it. Even though the recovery and rehabilitation is between 3-4 months, it's the best option in the long run. Hope you get it sorted out!
@@muskla1 thank you! I ended up having my repair surgery 5 weeks ago and recovery is going super well but I know it's still a long way to go. Physio is fully focusing on sports rehab so we're slowly increasing intensity whilst working on the mobility. Good luck with your rehab! 🙏
Coach E i have been doing LLC (phase 1) and HFS to solve my knee pain and i made great progress but as time went other nic nacs arised.... im having trouble with my knee mobility such as twisting and moving it in fast motions as to say if i was in a Boxing stance and bopping and weaving rotating my knee back and forth.... how do i gain strength for those muscles so i can further build mobility and increase my confidence for my knee pain..... other then that the programs i purchased are great i love them
The material in this mini-course should help: www.precisionmovement.coach/5dhmc/ Once you finish HFS then the material in Hip Control will help even more. After that, you need to train in a more fight-focused setting.
in my town we have no mri scan so i will have to fly to the city to have a mri scan my knee has been locking up popping and my knee cap can move when i move it around carefully tho.
Joint laxity tests can typically determine the extent of ligament damage. Check out this article for meniscus specific tests: www.precisionmovement.coach/meniscus-tear-symptoms/
Good video. What if you start getting locked knee after surgery? I had a bucket handle tear and surgery. Two years have passed and now I am having a 90 deg lock whenever I crouch down. I know swelling is a main contributer. Could the maniscus be growing back? Corrective surgery may not be an option at this point. 30% was removed.
It sounds like you need to learn how to deload your knee and improve your movement patterns. This program can help: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hi, so I tore my meniscus and haven't had mri yet but I suspect it's a bucket handle because I couldn't straighten my knee when I got injured. A year has passed, and I can now walk, run, and jump normally when working out. However, whenever I play basketball, a lot of times my knee buckles when landing from rebounds, and it swells eventually. What should I do?
That's awesome that you are so active but not so great that you are continuing to put stress on the injured knee. That is going to catch up to you eventually. I highly recommend that you check out this program: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-recovery-program/
Hey wass up man! How is your knee been ?? Did you ever get surgery on it! I tore mines 4 months ago and so far it’s going good, I’m exercising and doing squats etc… it’s gotten better and I’m getting my strength back. I just wanna know how your knee has been after a year??
Hi! It is good that you have that ROM. Get started on the Knee Pain Solution so that you can maintain it: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt It's hard to say if you can avoid surgery from our vantage point. However, the program may help you to avoid it. If nothing else, it will better prepare you for a procedure and help you to recover faster afterwards. Check it out and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I am suffering from "ACL midsubstance full thickness tear with atrophy of the upper half." And "Medial meniscus grade 3 bucket-handle tear with centrally flipped fragment" But I am able to straighten my knee without any pain....but my knee sometimes go sideways and cause instability what would u recommend me to do?
We recommend surgery and the bucket handle tear should be addressed. This program can help you after your procedure: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach recommended surgery for acl, And no need surgery for bucket handle grade 3 media miniacus tear right? Also is there any nonsurgical treatment that u recommend for my case....
@@dhineshkandra8539 I've made all the recommendations that can be made based on what you have told us and the fact that we have not seen you in person to diagnose you. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hello Doctor, its been a month since my injury, originally it was determined that dislocated my patella but after my MRI I was told I have a lateral bucket handle tear. I am able to straighten my knee but not full extend it. My knee is still swollen above and around the patella. Is it critical for me to get the surgery?
Thanks for reaching out to us! Can you please ask your doctor to clarify the diagnosis? If you did dislocate your patella there would be signs on the MRI. If the injury caused the bucket handle tear then the prognosis depends upon your age and symptoms. If you are in pain and have swelling then it is likely you need the meniscus fragment excised. If you are older and have no symptoms then you could observe the tear (i.e. don't seek repair) but there is a risk of damaging the cartilage in the knee. If you are young then there is a possibility that the meniscus can be repaired. I would go and discuss these issues with your surgeon. You definitely need a surgical consultation. Let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Is their anyway I can get away from surgery with rehab weight training. I have a bucket handle tear and a piece got into my knee but I have no problem straightening my leg
Potentially but you need to consult with a surgeon about your specific case. Bucket handle tears typically require surgery. This program will help you to prepare for the procedure and recover afterwards: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach I’ve gotten my full range of motion back within 5 weeks of a meniscus bucket handle tear. Just dealing with balancing weight on my legs
@@Danielbrito22 that's great! Check out this program to help accelerate your return to full function: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
You should start bending your knee as much as you can as soon as you can. You need to move to heal. This program can help: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-recovery-program/ - Team PM
THANK YOU. THESE QUESTIONS GO OUT TO ANYONE WHO CAN ANSWER THESE. AND I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SPEEDY AND GOOD RECOVERY. 10 weeks after your meniscectomy were you able to bend your leg all the way back as far as your good leg bends back? Or are you only able to bend it about 90°? And on bending it about 90° did you feel pressure in the knee? I can bend it about 20° past 90°, but that's putting some force into it like with PT exercises Did you still have some swelling of the knee? Were you easily able to walk up and down steps or did you still have a limited range that made it difficult? I am in my mid 60s and had a partial medial bucket handle meniscectomy. My surgeon showed me the pics. There's no wear or damage to my cartilage. He showed how smooth and undamaged it is. And I was walking around with the bucket handle meniscus tear for 5 months until the surgery! And my job is a physical one. I'm just very lucky. This is my situation. I'm trying to get an idea of all of this through searching online different resources. I'm going through PT now.
We would love to read feedback from anyone in a similar situation. In the meantime, this program can drastically accelerate your return to full function: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
That is a good goal but don't get ahead of yourself. It will take some time to be able to do that and you need to take great care so that you do not damage your knee further. Start this program, which will prepare you for surgery, and then restart it immediately after your surgery in order to drastically accelerate your return to full function: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
How did you knee turn out? I currently have a bucket handle tear with a locked knee and have been waiting several weeks for approval on surgery from the insurance company. 🙄
I had a bucket handle meniscus repair and I’m so pleased with the results. Thanks for sharing this important message. Is it possible for most people to get to surgery in less than 2 weeks in Ontario? I managed to but I tore my ACL a few months before and happened to experience my bucket handle tear the day before my MRI and a few days before my consultation with my surgeon.
Hey! Are you telling us that you have a bucket handle tear? Let us know more about what your doc says so that we can better assist you :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@wolfemanbog4176 you will likely need surgery. This program can help you to prepare for the procedure and recover once your surgeon clears you for movement: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-recovery-program/ - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach thank you yes I have lots of pain !! Can’t stand too long abs can’t bend all the way also can’t straighten all the way when I walk
Great info, after all the research, including this video there's no doubt that I have a bucket hundle Meniscus tear, it's been 3 months since I injured my knee and have not heal, Unfortunately with everything that is happening with covid-19 I lost my job and unable to use my knee as before, I guess I have to live with the pain until I can afford the surgery. Thanks for the great information.
Yikes...do you have a specific knee injury or are you in any pain? Let us know some more information so that we can better assist you :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@kathyrisner7353 this program will drastically accelerate your return to full function: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Yikes...is your knee completely locked all of the time? If it can bend at all, you are not in too much pain, or are not experiencing too much swelling then check out these tests: www.precisionmovement.coach/meniscus-tear-symptoms/ Otherwise please rest and try to get your knee to bend before getting it checked out. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach if I force it down it absolutely kills and wants to bend back towards my hamstring. They gave me a muscle relaxer but it is excruciating. Charged me 300 for the Er then sent me on my way.
@@anthonycortes496 You definitely need to get it to relax. Try running cold and hot water over the affected area in alternation for 30 sec each for a total of 5 min. Gentle massage will help too. When you are ready this program will help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@anthonycortes496 that is something that we cannot answer without seeing you in person and better understanding the mechanism of injury. Make sure to get it checked out as soon as you can. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
If you know you have a bucket handle tear even if your knee does not lock or catch and you can actively or passively fully extend your knee, get crutches and head to the doctor. The problem of moving around with a bucket handle tear is two-fold. If it’s a displaced bucket handle tear, the displaced piece of meniscus can damage the articular cartilage. If it can be repaired, the more you walk around on it, the meniscus can be damaged to the point where it can’t be repaired as well or not at all. After your surgery the sooner you can start the program the better (Dr. B often started people on it in the recovery room!). However, due to the individual differences in the type of surgery you have, follow your surgeon’s guidelines. When you’re cleared to move, start the program right away!
Hello. I injured my knee when I was about 15 years old in track. I went to stand up really quick from the ground and put outward pressure on my knee and it felt like it slipped out and right back in as I walked. It was sore for a few days. It ended up slipping again a few more times within the next year or so. I was always able to get my knee unlocked after a few minutes. The last time I had pain in the outer part of my right knee was in 2016. It didn’t lock but I felt slight pain when my knee was bent while trying to tie my shoe with my foot on the arm of a couch. That’s the last time I felt actual pain in my knee. I’m cautious with it to this day but it’s been over five years. Is it a bucket handle tear still? It is a flap tear? Did it heal? Just looking for some advice. Thank you.
Just to expand on this, since the pain has been on the outer side of my right knee, I believe it’s a lateral meniscus tear and I’ve been able to live with it for years. Any advice on treatment would be great. I’ve read stories from people online who have lived with slight tears to their lateral meniscus and it not impeding on their life. Thanks!
It's really hard to say what could be going on based on your history. Please get it checked out and let us know what you doctor has to say :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I have a similar history- injured my knee at 13 from a traumatic injury (sadly bullying related) and it was slipping in and out a lot for a year and then not so much for a while. I felt it again some 10 years after when I started to get into running and weight lifting. I ran 11 miles and saw an ortho and he told me maybe small meniscus tear, probably not worth the MRI. 5 years after I'm now 31 and my knee pain is getting bad again but without me doing all the running I did before. I got an MRI and was told I have a buckethandle meniscus tear. Thr doctor says it's impossible this is from when I was young or I'd have no meniscus left. I gotta follow up with a surgeon to see what's next for me but I'm so scared of the outcome.
@@quazimoto5241 surgery is definitely stressful but you can recover :) This program can help you to prepare for the procedure and accelerate your return to full function after: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@quazimoto5241 Hey I just saw that you replied. Let me know how it goes. I’m curious if I’ll start having similar issues with it after I start consistently exercising.
Hi! This program can drastically accelerate your return to full function and you can start it immediately after surgery as long as your surgeon approves: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Doc says There is a radial tear at the anterior body of the lateral meniscus at the inner margin. Can someone please explain which zone my tear is and will it heal?
It is at the front of the knee. Radial tears generally start in the white zone but may move into the red zone. They generally have a poor blood supply and it's hard to say how effectively it will heal. This program can help you to learn how to deload your knee and properly address the root cause of the issue: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program Have you consulted with your primary care physician? - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@servantofthecreator I can't say where it is exactly without seeing the imaging. I've given you a general idea of what might be happening. Your doctor may be able to tell you :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach my doctor doesn’t really address everything I want to know. Would it be best to get the surgery before it starts to worsen? I don’t feel as much pain now as I did before, but that could mean it’s just less painful but tear is still there and maybe getting worse? have you known others who had no surgery with this tear? Did they heal or did they have surgery. Thanks again!
@@servantofthecreator there are people who have suffered meniscus tears and have recovered without surgery and the Knee Recovery Program has helped them out. Try to get more information out of your doctor before deciding whether or not to get surgery. I cannot give you more advice with the limited information that you have given me. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I had a bucket handle tear in 2017. The surgeon cut it out and my knee is ruined, bone on bone now and I'm 48. He didn't inform me that my MRI showed a bucket handle rear a d discuss the consequences of removal. He said there's no blood supply in the meniscus and doesn't attempt repairs. It's almost criminal how some of them treat patients.
Hey man sounds awful that they wouldn’t try a repair was it not repairable ? I just got a bucket handle tear repair surgery and am scared that it will fail
Sorry for the late reply...how are you doing now? Please check out this program as I'm sure that it can help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/avoid-the-knife/meniscus-program/
@@PrecisionMovementCoach Hi Eric. I just had a high tibial osteotomy a month ago because walking after such a big partial menisectomy became painful as the leg bowed. Absolutely avoid meniscus surgery unless its a repair
@Mohammad Abubakar did you get a repair? Sewn back? Yes it seems surgeons in developing countries are very progressive and good with cartilage issues. In the west its straight to surgery after mri and 90% is trim.
@Mohammad Abubakar that's correct, removal of any menis us part will cause degeneration. I've had both knees tear, in tbe right a very small one but after trim I ran for 4 years on it and its ok but now has new tear. My left one was destroyed 3 months after 60% removal. It should be a law that tge surgeon must inform you if he has the complex skill to sew back the meniscus. I heard from a good surgeon that many of his colleagues cannot do it, its time consuming and not worth the money. Knee replacement is good for them so they decide to specialise in that
Injured my knee 2 months ago on the job. Because of workers comp insurance BS i finally got in to discover a bucket handle tear. Really hoping the last 2 months of limping around hasnt further exacerbated the problem
Yikes...bucket handle tears usually need surgery. This video can help you understand this better: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ei016nsHpw8.html As soon as you have the procedure start this program: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
hi i cant straighten my leg on my right knee,it's been four year's i cnt straighten my knee i've been to few sport docs as well,one of em said i've developed arthritis and it'll remain my whole life n i shud do swimming and cycling and cnt play football again i dnt wanna undergo surgery..pls advice
Great info...unfortunately will be 8 weeks(4 more) until I see my ortho specialist to make the decision....A fellow Kin here....self managing until consult but am quite concerned over the "complex bucket handle tear of medial meniscus", less concerned re the complete ACL and full thickness partial LCL tear....Would you still recommend the program given the bucket? OR...wait until surgical consult...Thanks
The program can help you out whether you get surgery or not. I would still consult with your surgeon but any work that you can get started on now will help you in the long term.
I have one of these tears, I finally got confirmation from a doctor(it's taken a month for me to get into the doctor and get an mri bc of covid). I thankfully have a partner who uses a wheelchair and have been able to get around in that and haven't put much weight on it. I am honestly scared that I will have permanent damage, I am waiting to get surgery.
Good luck with your recovery! This program can help you to prepare for the procedure and will help accelerate your recovery: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Sad but true. There is quite a bit that you can do on your own and this program can help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I’ve been walking and going on about my everyday life with a bucket handle tear on my right knee this is my second time Injuring it. Haven’t had insurance to get the surgery everyday is full of pain
We are here to help! Please consider starting this program as it will help you to function as best as you can: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@juneshsidhu9238 because I had all the symptoms I finally had surgery on November first of last year. I had a bucket handle tear and needed a full acl reconstruction.
Thank youfor the useful info. No amount of stretches or maneuvers was getting my knee in the right position. Turns out I have a bucket handle meniscus tear. It's extremely painful, but at least I now have a surgery scheduled.
That's great! This program can help you to prepare for the procedure and to accelerate your return to full function afterwards: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Hope you all can help me… I found your video looking for help about my knee. Just a bit ago my knee got locked. I was sitting in a comfy chair with my legs folded under me. I couldn’t unfold my right leg. I took some deep breaths and attempted slowly to ease out of the lock but it took me a few minutes in which I was becoming light headed (fear I suspect). What should I do?? Is this serious?? Is this a precursor to what your talking about in the video?? Would greatly appreciate any/all feedback. Like should I go first thing to the doc tomorrow??
@@PrecisionMovementCoach thank you! Do you think that happening is just normal knee quirks and maybe don’t sit like that for long periods or is it 911 urgency you’re looking at tears/damage aka a lifetime of pain lol ?? I have a very hard time reading body pain for example I have tears in my leg ligaments that I thought was only inflammation.😬
@@Deelitee Once you see your doctor and you do the recommended tests we will have a better idea of what is going on. It is always a good idea to limit your time sitting. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Thank you for making this video. Very helpful. I'm 45 years old man. The MRI report of my left knee mentioned large medial bucket handle tear. I twisted my left leg while playing cricket 7 weeks back on 12 June. After 4 weeks of physiotherapy I can straighten my injured knee almost same as other but I feel blocked/locked at the last stage of straightening the leg. I can walk well with balance for 20 mins but with intermittent pain in the knee, especially medial line of meniscus. I didn't try running. I'm careful not to bend my knee or twist. The physiotherapist says my knee movement is in functional range to walk, run, do my regular activities without surgery by strengthening exercises and diet plan to reduce weight(h 167cm / w 74kg) and healing internal injury due to tear in 3 to 6 months. I consulted 2 orthopaedic doctors and they clearly advised to go for miniscus repair at the earliest. I'm confused as I believe conservative approach can help here based on progress. However docs are very clear about meniscus repair surgery. Can you help me with your comments to make decision?
Hi! Thanks for writing to us. Based on what you have written the Knee Pain Solution program can help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/knee-pain-solution-yt Let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Здравствуйте как вы сейчас? Ответьте пожалуйста! У меня точно такая же ситуация ситуация. Хромаю уже год бегать не могу а раньше очень любил. Боюсь что уже не смогу
@user-dk4hw9of1k I met 6 surgeons and 3 physiotherapists in my area. Except for one physiotherapist all advised to get meniscus repaired.. however they also mentioned in case meniscus is not repairable, they will remove patialy. I had to make a choice of having restricted active life or go through surgery and rehab of approx 6 to 8 months and get back to an active lifestyle where I can run to the least. I had my surgery in mid September this year. It's been close to 3 months now with physiotherapy advised by the surgeon. From last one month i have started walking with a intermittent pain but it's improving week on week. It's a slow recovery. I'm allowed to drive my car but no motorcycle. No squats or any move that will twist my knee. Following information & questions helped me decide if I should go for surgery, 1. Is the pain consistent over the next few months after bucket handle tear? 2. If I continue without surgery and emphasize on PT, the flipped meniscus is not going to get repaired by itself.. rather it will loose it's biology over the years, making it not suitable for repair in case I had to in future. 3. Over the years there is a possibility that torn pieces might shift and get stuck in the middle of the knee further limiting my knee range of motion. In such cases surgery is the only resort and in such cases menisectomy is the only option, mostly. 4. How many years of active life do you imagine you have remaining? Do I want my active life back? even if it takes close to a year to recover. 5. Is the doctor the best in the business? Do I have full confidence in him/her? It's very important since a lot of decisions are made on the table when they see the situation inside your knee. So an experienced and reliable doc is so very important. 6. You need good support for initial 4 to 6 weeks at home since you are on crutches or walker or walking stick. I hope this helps. Good luck 🍀
At 25 I suffered this injury in May 2016, didn’t proceed with surgery as i gave up football (soccer) due to my job. 5 years later my knee has got worse due to neglect, and i have my surgery on 5th of june 2021! Hoping to make a full recovery for long term healths sake 🤞🏽
Good luck with your procedure! This program can help you to make a full recovery: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program - Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach hello I’m somewhat in that same situation as far as not proceeding with surgery. Hurt my knee playing basketball landing awkwardly and MRI confirmed bucket handle tear 2 years ago. Watching the videos I assume my condition is a chronic tear with the bucket handle flipping back and forth to wear it’s in place occasionally. As of now I can fully extend my knee/leg. Knee locks ups for a few seconds once a month if anything. Want to avoid surgery as much as possible since the orthopedic surgeon did mention it’s not a high chance of getting repaired and won’t fully know until they start the operation which was one of the reasons why I’m not confident pursuing surgical repair to the meniscus. To the this day I’m working hiking but not running full speed just mentally afraid to try. Any suggestions or possible workout tips to strengthen the knee?? Also have full range of motion and no pain until it casually locks up for a few seconds and once it unlocks pain subdues in about a few minutes.
Hi! I really enjoy your videos! Thank you! I have a few questions and would really appreciate your guidance. I got my MRI results back today and I have a bucket handle lateral miniscus tear on my left knee. It has been a little over 2 weeks now since the injury. I still can't fully straighten/extend my knee. I can do much more now than I was able the first week (put weight on it, move knee inward/outward, bring knee to my chest) but still can't extend/straighten it. Would you recommend surgery or physical therapy first? I'm 26 and super active (well up until now 😭). Also, what are your thoughts on going to a chiropractor?
Thanks for writing to us! You will likely need surgery for this type of injury. This program can help you prepare for the procedure and help you to recover after: www.precisionmovement.coach/yt-knee-recovery-program A chiropractor who recommends a similar protocol will be helpful. There is not much more outside of that recommended course of action that will be helpful. - Coach Joshua, Team PM
