I am currently in week 18 post knee injury. I was originally told it was a grade II PCL tear, but then later got an MRI and was diagnosed as a partial thickness tear. I am still unsure and have not been clearly told if that's the same thing?
Anyway, I have seen three different doctors at week 4, week 9, and week 14. Each doctor said surgery is not needed and it will just need a few more weeks of strengthening and limited activity. I have been swimming nearly the whole time and riding since week 10 without issue. Running still causes severe discomfort in the knee and it's similar pain to when I had a large muscle deficiency in my glute.
I've been doing PT for 4 weeks now. No progress has really been made. And if anything, there may be even a little more pain when I've tried to run. Should I consider other options such as surgery or PRP at this point? Or is there something else I should consider?
This MRI was taken at week 8. Roughly 2.5 months ago. Is this even worth looking at anymore since it's most likely much different now?
Anyway, I have seen three different doctors at week 4, week 9, and week 14. Each doctor said surgery is not needed and it will just need a few more weeks of strengthening and limited activity. I have been swimming nearly the whole time and riding since week 10 without issue. Running still causes severe discomfort in the knee and it's similar pain to when I had a large muscle deficiency in my glute.
I've been doing PT for 4 weeks now. No progress has really been made. And if anything, there may be even a little more pain when I've tried to run. Should I consider other options such as surgery or PRP at this point? Or is there something else I should consider?
This MRI was taken at week 8. Roughly 2.5 months ago. Is this even worth looking at anymore since it's most likely much different now?
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onceatriathlet3: Oct 13, 18 8:15