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I have been diagnosed with Medial Meniscus Tear left knee n and adviced surgery Kindly suggest if surgery is avoidable n what are the options for treatment

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Surgery is the best option. It's an arthroscopic surgery that is done and you can walk back home the same day. It's a key home surgery which will help your knee to become yourself normal. No other for ... Read More

My son is 17 years old . While playing kabaddi got his right leg twisted. Doctor diagnosed with mri n x ray and have informed complex tear of medial meniscus at right knee. ( within 3 week of injury)

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In order to go back to playing kabaddi he will need an arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery. ... Read More

Please check the report I have attached. My grandmother is suffering from knee pain. MRI report shows tear of medial meniscus. Is there a treatment in ayurveda for this without surgery? Please suggest

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Chances are less as its completely tear... Still we can gie it a try... ... Read More

I diagnos medail meniscus tear in MRI one and half month ago I could not bend my knee fully I have pain standing & walking can it heal without surgery what care for safety.

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Not possible if major tear, but should treated surgically to avoid future early arthritis change of joint ... Read More

Which is the best exercise to cure meniscus tear? Can meniscus tear is treated without surgery if it is in the stage?

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If small tear it will heal to comfort, if not you will adjust without surgery But it's advisable to get it treated surgically to prevent future early damage to joint. ... Read More

Horizontal tear in Medial meniscus on left knee. MRI was done. Would like to know the best treatment for this to cure.

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The best treatment will be to undergo surgery. Arthroscopic repair may be attempted but if repair is not possible, partial meniscectomy may be done. ... Read More

I have a complex medial meniscus tear in my right knee as per MRI report. Any chances it can be healed by Ayurveda and without a surgery.

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine ... Read More

Can a flap tear in medial meniscus at posterior horn and body region be heald through exercise. If not than what is the solution

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• Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area • Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). • Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water fo ... Read More

I have Medial meniscus grade 3 tear previous year.and now it started to hurt more. Do I be able to do running after sugery of my left Knee?

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Yes, you will be able to do after proper rehabilitation and physiotherapy ... Read More

Knee injury while playing football 6 weeks ago Injury details⬇️ (mri findings) interstitial edema/ revascularization of constructed acl and small flap tear in posterior medial meniscus along with hyperintense signal from previous surgery. [Surgery details 3 yrs ago had surgery for acl reconstruction and meniscus repair - bucket handl

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Hello I would like to know if you had knee swelling after your injury? Do you mean you knee gets locked when you say that the Knee catches?What are your other complaints if you have any? ... Read More

35-year-old woman from Bangalore, weighing 84 kg. Experiencing intermittent knee pain for nearly 3 years - not constant pain but tends to flare up periodically. Got MRI scan of both knees. As per report - Right Knee: "Grade II horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus". Left Knee: Grade II horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial and

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1.It may take some more time about 1-2 month depends upon severity and quality of treatment taken 2.Not 100% assured 3.Absolutely contradictory to wear high heel 4.definitely lifestyle and quality of ... Read More

35-year-old woman from Bangalore. Weight is 84 Kgs. Having knee pain for maybe close to 2 Years – Not constant, kind of intermittent. Got MRI done for both knees. Key findings of Report: Right Knee-“Grade II horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus". Left Knee - "Grade II horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial and later

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It usually takes 6-12 weeks for pain to subside. Yes it’s fully curable. Yes you will wear high heels ... Read More

One doctor was sujjested "remove of tear pieces through arthroscopy already PT had some OA is there,but not replacement needed now,in this age repair is not good in my opinion " One doctor was suggested "arthroscopic discoid meniscus balancing+repair+chondroplasty One more doctor was suggested online through mri report advices "Go PRP" Which is bet

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Best long lasting option is UKR if possible.. It will last for long period and satisfactory solution ... Read More

Took Ayurveda treatment for 18 days for knee pain (arthritis, meniscus tear) But pain is still there. Any suggestions?

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Get xray of knee in standing position first ... Read More

Want to get evaluated my xray scans. attaching for knee and spine. Having cont. Pain in knees and spine

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Any history of trauma? Needs consultation ... Read More

I fell on street on my knee , I ignored for 10-15 days but swelling don't subside . I opted for MRI it showed : MRI picture of a partial intraligamentous injury of the anterior cruciate ligament. Damage to the medial meniscus, Grade III according to Stoller. Marked synovitis, suprapatellar bursitis. Contusion changes of the lateral femoral condyl

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Share mri picture and ongoing treatment ... Read More

Hello doctor My husband age is 34 recently he had done knee ACL and meniscus surgery. Now it's 20th day still he is walking with Walker. How many days or months to get recover completely??? When he will walk without Walker? Is he can drive car?

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After 4 week he can Walk Without Support For driving Needs atleast 6-8 weeks ... Read More

I am 6 months post ACL and still cannot get full extension. The MRI shows a medial meniscus tear. Do you think this is a mechanical block that requires arthroscopy, or is a short trial of focused PT reasonable?”

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A meniscus tear may or may not be painful depending upon the type and size of the year. A post ACL tear can go for stiffness. Please post MRI images if possible. ... Read More

Can undenatured type 2 collagen (brand kartikool)be had for minuscus tear ?If so what are the benefits? And what dosage and how long to have it ? I have heard that it cause knee joint stiffness if used in long run is that true or not ?

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Benefit Will depends on type of injury and How much tear ... Read More

My mother is 50 years old and has osteoarthritis in both knees and a complex knee injury in her RIGHT knee. Her reports indicate her right knee has : ACL Tear A Meniscus Root Tear Significant Malalignment (likely a varus/bow-legged deformity) that has caused early Osteoarthritis in one compartment. here is the impression of her mri : Complete tea

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Hi When I had issue in my knee and checked with doctor , Through MRI , came to know grade 1 signal of medial meniscus Previously I was not able to straighten my knee , climb stairs . For 2 months i took meds but not regularly Then again after 2 months i took meds but due to work it was completely irregular Currently I am in 11 month from last di

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Grade 1 meniscus changes are minor and are not definite tear so it usually heal with regular physiotherapy. Improvement over the last few months is a good sign but since you still have discomfort, i ... Read More

I have a horizontal meniscus tear on my right knee no pain since last 2 years. I dont even remember when it happened. I am assuming 10 years back had fallen in snow as I live in Canada. Tgis injury could be from then. I showed it to atleast 3 different othopedics and all three had different opinions. Not sure what to do. Below are the 3 options 1)D

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Need a recent MRI., and clinical examination before commenting any treatment options! If u tried rest with brace and physiotherapy and there is no relief of pain then u r left with only surgery! ... Read More

I have faceing left knee bucket handle tear meniscus problem. Very recently I have gone through MRI test. Grade-111 bucket handle tear meniscus. Please suggest me procedure of surgery if needed. How many days to bed rest is required after post operation( surgery).

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Yes surgery is needed Non weight bearing is for 6-8 weeks after surgery ... Read More

Hello I had a left knee twist post my bike skid fall. My MRI statement says below observations. I have attached a snippet of report. I also had a history of tibial upper condyle fracture which was corrected with screw implants in 2014. Is surgery only option to corrent ligament tear or are there other treatments I can go through. How severe is thi

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This problem needs to addressed surgically by minimal invasive technique ( ARTHROSCOPY) …. As your meniscus is badly torn which needs to repaired ASAP ... Read More

I have 3rd grade ACL tear in both knees, left knee injury is more than 5 yrs old and the right one is one year old. I have been advised to go ACL reconstruction in both knees. What would be the better approach- Unilateral or bilateral? Which knee should be tested first ?

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Unilateral ... Read More

Pain in the knee while climbing the stairs and prolonged walking. Knee cap moving freely than before. How to recover

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The symptoms you describe—pain while climbing stairs and walking, along with a feeling of looseness or increased movement of the kneecap—may indicate patellofemoral pain syndrome or patell ... Read More

In mri report we found that 1. Mild marrow edema in the medial tibial condyle. 2. Grade IV chondromalacia patellae. 3. Sprain of the anterior & posterior cruciate ligaments. 4. Moderate joint effusion. 5. Diffuse subcutaneous edemanoted surrounding the joint. 6. Horizontal tear is noted in the anterior & posterior horns of the lateral menis

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It is completely curable. Step 1 would be a thorough clinical examination to find the exact problem which is causing pain/instability in the knee. Step 2 would be correlation with MRI findings and fur ... Read More

Pain in knee from one month, doctor said it is a meniscus tear grade 1 but can't rely on MRI as they are not 100% accurate if the pain will not improve. Please suggest

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There are specific clinical test available to check for Meniscus involvement, if the Meniscus is injured it can be assessed and treated/operated by the Orthopaedic Arthroscopic Surgeon ... Read More

Hi I did my mri of knee and it was mentioned in results grade 1 signal of posterior horn of medial meniscus.What is the treatment for it. Its been 3 months of my mri I had taken meds just for a month and den have not taken anything Mostly i have to do squats but other than that no exercise What does grade 1 signal of posterior horn of meniscus me

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We as a surgeon give priority to the patient's clinical findings on examination. Most of the time mri has findings which the patients don't complain about. Our knee has meniscus which acts like a shoc ... Read More

While working out at gym and at home due to rigorous exertion there was initially numbness in my knee slowly it turned into pain.moving my knee to certain angle caused sharp unbearable pain. I gave it a month to heal ...the pain was off and on. One day I went on a walk and this time pain was unbearable and severe..now it has hampered my mobility I'

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If you have a meniscal tear which is not healing then PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection is a good treatment. It will help your damage ligament to heal. ... Read More

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