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Degenrative Grade 3 Meniscus Tear

2021-08-04 05:51:40
My mother had pain in knee which make her difficult in walking. Does Degenrative Grade 3 at posterior horn of Medial Menincus ( As given in MRI Reports) requires surgery. MRI REPORT IS ATTACHED BELOW.
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At 50, female ; mostly this tear is degenerative and may be a part of osteoarthritis complex. If she has locking of knee, then only surgery can be thought off. Else if there is only pain, then treat in line of arthritis.
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Degenerative changes should not be confused with single structure injuries that require surgery and occurs mostly in young.

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