Some good information contained here.

Full disclosure, I am a nurse who works in surgery. I'm no stranger to the procedure or patho. I recently switched hospital systems and my insurance is not in network for the guys and gals I've seen in action. The doc I chose was based on a single meeting at a completely non medical happenstance. That and he doesn't roll with an entourage (still getting bills from my youngest baby, the surgical assist was not employed by the doc, so he's trying to bill separately, 14 months later).

My knee feels a ton better today. It did about this time last week and a pretty easy 32 mile ride ruined the rest of the week. I've gone rock climbing thrice this week, heavy packs, walking, and agile movements beyond my flexibility haven't hurt. Intentionally staying home today.

I'm actually am beginning to think badly strained a hamstring or ITB that caused misalignment up front that gave me meniscus pain until the business in the back calmed down. Best part about this, is that it pretty much confirms I'm old, since it happened in my sleep.

Got an appointment soon so I'll hopefully learn a little more then.