Moderator and actor Martin Nikodým (54) scared his followers on the social network with a photo from the hospital. While some might have thought that it was a shot from the filming of a series, this time it was reality. He never had to undergo a routine operation these days.
“It was necessary to straighten the meniscus a little so that I could run like a doe on the hills and stages again, but it’s fine now. Thank you all for the well-being and wonderful attitude.” he revealed and thanked the staff who cared for him. PHOTO can be found in the gallery.
However, he did not reveal how the meniscus was damaged. However, he is a passionate athlete. He regularly shares pictures from his hikes on social networks, regularly takes out his cross-country skis and skis during the winter. In sunny weather, on the other hand, he is engaged in yachting.
The meniscus is a cartilage-like structure in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the femur and tibia, and when damaged, it causes pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Meniscus surgery is one of the relatively common procedures. Damage to the meniscus most often occurs during sudden movement, so not only athletes but also ordinary people encounter it during normal activities.
The procedure is usually done arthroscopically, which means that the doctor introduces a thin camera and special instruments through small incisions in the knee, with the help of which the damaged part of the meniscus is repaired or removed. The entire procedure takes only a few tens of minutes, and the patient usually goes home the same day.
The length of recovery depends on the extent of the damage and the type of procedure. While some return to normal functioning after a few weeks, others take several months to fully recover. After surgery, rehabilitation is important to help restore knee mobility and strengthen the muscles around it to prevent further injury.
