Lateral Meniscus

[alexais]

I have a bucket handle tear of my lateral meniscus in my left knee. My doctor has recommended surgery however, I have been playing softball with it for the last month. Specifically I am a catcher and do alot of squatting. Am I doing more harm by waiting and still playing.

Thanks
Alexais

[Heidi]

Hi,

With a buckethandle tear it isn't going to heal on its own, so surgery is really the only option. It is possible that you will do more harm by waiting if you continue to play. I would get the surgery done asap to prevent further damage and begin the healing process.