u/annabelw99

I tore my meniscus I think 3 years ago and left it untreated, and late last year it 'flipped' over according to my orthopeadic surgeon. He's offering me keyhole surgery but doesnt think theres much chance in repairing it, only cutting off a bit of the cartilage. I've read online that can cause problems down the line, so I am unsure if it's worth doing the surgery?

But if I don't do the surgery, will that in itself make it worse/ degenerate?

Any advice from anyone who has been in this situation would be great !

I need my knees for my work and I also want to prevent this from happening again, any tips there would be great.

For context: I have been flat footed all my life, worn insoles and been to a few private + NHS podiatrists over the years. A few years ago I think i initially tore my meniscus on the outside of my left knee, and only went to the DRs about it at the end of last year- to find out its not only torn but flipped over. I want to get to the root cause of it and I think that my flat feet are causing me alot of issues. I'm very active, do a lot of cycling as well as being a professional drummer- so I use my knees and feet a lot!

I want to prevent more injuries from happening and get to the bottom of it.

Has anyone got any advice for flat fee solutions-

-Do I need higher insoles?

- Should I get barefeet shoes ?

- What feet exercises I should be doing?

- Should I see a foot specialist? If so, what kind ? (if anyone knows anyone in London too that would be extra helpful)

Thanks in advance!