In 2000 I had a torn meniscus repaired on one of my knees. After a good-paced (for me anyway) early spring ride 6 weeks ago, the knee was hurting like a sum*****. An MRI confirmed that I tore it again; an x-ray shows well developed arthritis in the knee as well. The doctor gives me 3 options: let it be and hope the tear scars over; take a shot of cortisone and hope that the inflammation goes down and allows me to get back to life (maybe regularly taking OTC anti-inflammatory medication); have another arthroscopic surgery on it, which she says might not be the cure-all like the first time around.

My insurance coverage stinks so I am leaning towards the cortisone option as the best value for the investment. The cloudy outlook as to what I might expect is discouraging though and I was wondering if anyone else has faced a similar quandary. Thanks.