Kgreen, how did you tear your meniscus?

I tore mine about 4 years ago from repeated skating injuries(read-jumping off of buildings). Mine didn't click. I actually felt it "pop" when it tore, but amazingly enough, I kept skating for 2 more hours. I didn't realize the severity of the injury until I squatted down later that day. When I started to rise, my knee locked up when the cartilage flipped over.Ouch.
Apparently, there are two types of surgery for this. One involves cutting out the damaged meniscal cartilage, the other involves repairing the meniscal cartilage. I knew a girl that had her meniscus removed at the same time I had mine repaired. She was walking in like 2 days. I was walking again in 2 months. But, 4 years after surgery, it seems to be ok. I actually trust it more than my other knee, which bore much of the same abuse.I take a glucosamine supplement(when I remember), which supposedly helps cushion and lubricate the joint, which seems to help.
This injury is actually what got me into cycling. After I started walking again, I stole some old single speed coaster townie bike from a friend and started riding through the country in the middle of the night. I recently started skating again, though I am much more mindful of what I do to my knees.
Good luck on your recovery.


Peace

Jon