I'm treating a torn meniscus myself, from a fly-fishing incident. Physical therapy plus exercises plus shorter bike rides that avoid long or steep climbs are working. I'm being very careful not to mash. That is, if my cadence drops I concentrate on following the path of the cranks with my feet. And my out-of-saddle forays are short and careful.
Cortisone alleviates pain and inflammation, but it doesn't repair the joint, and if you're doing something to it that the cortisone masks, you're just making it worse.
Last edited by oldbobcat; 09-26-22 at 02:45 PM.