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Question:
I had a tear in my medial meniscus repaired about 4 months ago. The tear was such that the doctor repaired it rather than clip it. I wore a knee immobalizer for a month. Then I did PT for three months. Last week I ran for the first time - 1 mile every other day for 3 days. Right now I am experiencing a good deal of pain - at least as much or more than the original pain. My question is whether this pain is normal and how long I can expect to experience this pain. I am a runner and have been itching to get back into my routine. It was a real disappointment to experience so much pain when I finally got to run after all these months.
Dr. Farr
Dr. Farr is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee and sports medicine. He serves on the board of the Orthopedic Research Foundation and is medical director of www.cartilagerestoration.org and www.myknee.md, where emphasis is on exploring new ways to treat damaged cartilage. Dr. Farr is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
Answer: Pain is a warning light and must not be ignored. Even with PT, the lower extremity may not have been rehabilitated to the point of permitting running. Did your therapist feel you had reached 100%? Did your therapist monitor a functional progression program up to the one mile "starting point"? Please revisit both your surgeon and therapist to discuss your current status.
Dr. Farr is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee and sports medicine. He serves on the board of the Orthopedic Research Foundation and is medical director of 
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