Recurring lateral horn meniscus tear - Alternative treatment sought...

[nathanlowe2509]

Hello,

I have had 3 arthroscopies on my left knee to repair my lateral horn meniscus in September 2009, January 2014 and March 2015. Each time after the operation and recovery my knee begins to feel good and strong again.

After 1 and a half year since my last operation my knee has felt great, however 5 days ago I squatted down (asian squat toilet), and instantly knew I had torn the cartilage again.

Since this moment my left knee has a constant ache/throb. This mostly occurs whilst sitting on buses, boats, at a desk etc or when in bed and my leg isn't straight. I have a constant feeling of needing to stretch my knee out.

SO, I am basically looking for some help and advice towards some alternates to arthroscopy surgery. I am travelling until March 2016 and  then moving to London and starting a new job so do not want to get another operation.

Are there any known injections or steroids or anything that could help ease this dull ache/throbbing/need to stretch the leg out?

Hopefully some help and advise from others can get a good discussion going. I am feeling very upset and depressed at the fact the cartilage has torn again and I am in constant dull pain and discomfort.

​Thank you