Meniscal Repair Treatment in India

Reyansh Khan, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Reyansh Khan, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid weekend soccer player, felt a sharp, twisting pain in his right knee during a casual game with friends. Over the next few weeks, he experienced persistent pain, swelling, and a troubling sensation of his knee 'catching' or 'locking' when he tried to straighten it. An MRI confirmed a complex, longitudinal tear in the medial meniscus. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lee, explained that due to Reyansh's young age, active lifestyle, and the tear's location and pattern, a meniscal repair to preserve the cushioning cartilage was the best long-term option over removal. Reyansh underwent an arthroscopic repair, where sutures were placed to stitch the tear. The initial recovery was challenging; he was on crutches for six weeks with a brace, and the strict limitations on bending and weight-bearing tested his patience. However, guided by a dedicated physical therapist, he gradually regained strength and range of motion. Nine months post-surgery, he was back to playing soccer at a recreational level, though with a renewed sense of caution. Emotionally, he transitioned from initial fear and frustration about his injury and the slow recovery to immense relief and gratitude for having his knee function preserved, feeling he made the right choice for his future.