I had a meniscus tear about 6 years ago from a skiing incident. Had it fixed with the scope. Had the choice of full anesthesia or spinal, took the spinal and watched the whole thing on the TV in the OR while the surgeon explained what he was doing - which I would highly recommend. Had to stay off of it for several days, keep out of the water until the incisions healed (2 weeks) but otherwise, no bid deal.

J.