konkapot Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Anybody still shooting USPSA after meniscus surgery? Not sure exactly what surgery I'll get (the big one or the smaller one) but am concerned about coming back to the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Sure, don't worry about it. It's really a minor surgery. I ran races for over 30 years after the 1st surgery. I have a fake knee now and still compete at a decent level in USPSA. Do your physical therapy as prescribed and it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konkapot Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Amazing news. Thank you. Do you use any type of brace when shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I sometimes wear a slip on neoprene knee sleeve when shooting but it's not for structural support or anything like that. It simply helps keep my knee warm when it's cool weather. If all you're having done is some meniscus work then you have nothing to worry about. They'll scope you and you'll be back on your knee that very day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togmaster Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 You are finished. Sell me all your guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konkapot Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 @togmaster that day will come............... but hopefully not soon. @bjb it's sounding like mensiscus lite surgery is what's on the table. Will find out more on Tuesday from the doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Yup, I had both inner and outer meniscus torn on my right knee and had surgery to clean them up about a year and a half ago. Dr. said I was already bone on bone in a couple of places but he wanted to hold off as long as possible before doing a joint replacement. I'm moving slower, but I am still out at the range shooting matches and getting it done. I'm not shooting to the level that I'm classified at and probably never will again but I'm just doing it for the fun now, not worried about trying to compete at the level I used to. I get a little sore while shooting but it's not bad and the soreness usually lessens or goes away after I sit down a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGoodwin Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 The main issue will be your weight bearing tolerance, i.e., how long can you stand standing! I am three months out from my medial meniscus surgery, just the arthroscopic debridement and shaving of the old parrot beak tear. I do fine at local matches but am a bit sore and swollen afterwards. I tried the medial unloading brace, but it is bulky and uncomfortable and knocks against my other leg when dashing from spot to spot. Too hot in Texas for a neoprene sleeve most of the year as well! You'll do fine, do the rehab. Make sure to discuss your specific needs with your PT. Physical therapy is not a one size fits all solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoNick Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Depending on whether or not they are stitching it or removing a piece will dictate your recovery. I had a piece cut out and was back to normal in 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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