1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Bone and Muscle

  4. Horizontal tear of medial meniscus. It.

Horizontal tear of medial meniscus

2026-03-05 12:06:09
Sports medicine doctor advised key hole surgery and also facing knee locking on walking merely 10-15 meters. Should I go with it.
21 Views

Answers (5)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
CLINICAL EVALUATION IS NEEDED MRI OF KNEE

Answered2026-03-18 09:28:56

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Share mri report

Answered2026-03-05 15:18:01

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Go to physical consultation with orthopaedic surgeon followed by X ray of knee AP and lateral and MRI Knee

Answered2026-03-05 12:48:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Before proceeding with surgery, it is important to confirm the diagnosis with clinical examination and MRI of the knee. If locking is frequent and confirmed on MRI, arthroscopy is often the appropriate treatment.

Answered2026-03-05 14:39:06

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Yes, key hole surgery is done through arthroscopy. Proper physical examination and certain meniscus related tests need to be done Surgery depends on which type of meniscus tear is that and duration of tear
Next Steps
need MRI and Xray of affected leg

Answered2026-03-05 13:24:39

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Meniscus Tears Treatment

Dr.Suresh Bansal

In common terms, the meniscus is a rubbery disk or cartilage that forms a cushioning between your thigh bone i.e. femur ... Read more

Treat Ligament Tear with Homeopathy

Dr.Ambrish Panjabrao Uke

A patient come with severe pain in left lower extremity by twisting his limb.Consulted us and relieved by homoeopathic t ... Read more

ACL and Meniscus Injuries: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Dr.Kunal Patel

What are the ACL and Meniscus injuries?The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), it is one of the four primary ligaments in ... Read more

Physiotherapy Treatment of MCL Injuries

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT OF MCL INJURIES MECHANISM OF INJURYThe MCL is often injured as a result of a valgus force or com ... Read more

3 Effective Exercises for Knee Pain on Foam Roller

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Here are 3 of the most effective exercises for knee pain:1. IT Band Foam RollIT band tightness is a common complaint amo ... Read more

Save Your Knee: Do Not Neglect an ACL Tear

Dr.Bhupin Singh Bakshi

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) TEAR IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON KNEE INJURIES OF THE KNEE AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE MOST COMM ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Meniscus tear

15882 Views
Sir, I have meniscus tear grade 2 which was confirmed from MRI. I want to know that how much will it take ...Read More

Posterior horn of medial meniscus

13375 Views
I have a grade 3 tear in posterior horn of medial meniscus. I can walk easily and band knee at last point ...Read More

ACL & Meniscus Tears

5751 Views
Hello Doctor, I am from Hyderabad and came to know from MRI report that there are tears in my left kne ...Read More

Grade 3 medial meniscus tear

4342 Views
Can grade 3 tear in posterior horn of medial meniscus be repaired by stem cell procedure if yes what is t ...Read More

Meniscus Tear

4332 Views
I have been diagnosed with Meniscus tear as per MRI report. Would like to know the treatment for the same ...Read More

Knee Pain - Grade II Meniscus Tear

77 Views
35-year-old woman from Bangalore. Weight is 84 Kgs. Having knee pain for maybe close to 2 Years – N ...Read More

Meniscus tear repair

34 Views
One doctor was sujjested "remove of tear pieces through arthroscopy already PT had some OA is there,but n ...Read More

Post acl and meniscus surgery

120 Views
I am 6 months post ACL and still cannot get full extension. The MRI shows a medial meniscus tear. Do you ...Read More

Medial meniscus grade 1 tear - 11 mon

89 Views
Hi When I had issue in my knee and checked with doctor , Through MRI , came to know grade 1 signal of med ...Read More

Horizontal meniscus tear on right knee

105 Views
I have a horizontal meniscus tear on my right knee no pain since last 2 years. I dont even remember when ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.