Bucket Handle Medial Meniscus Tear
Okay so I saw the surgeon today.
Context: I got an MRI last Tuesday. I have a complete tear of the proximal ACL & a bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus.
I walked on a torn ACL & small tear in my meniscus for 6 years (I know, I know, very stupid but whatever). I tore everything in February 2020 on Bourbon St. in NOLA for Mardi Gras. (I live here, not some crazy tourist acting brand new in the streets). I've had 6ish falls over the past 6 years because, you know, unstable f*cking knee. The last one being on 4/29 when my knee gave out entirely. I haven't walked since because my knee gives out every time I try.
The surgeon wants me to do prehab for 4 weeks AND WANTS TO SEE ME WALKING INTO SURGERY?! My meniscus is literally stuck in the notch where the ACL should be. Am I freaking out for nothing? Because I literally can't put any pressure on my knee without a) excruciating pain and/or b) my knees buckling under me.