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Medial meniscus grade 1 tear - 11 mon
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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 diagnosis, I am able to work comfortably, but in slant roads while going up or down there is slight pain . But less pain while moving stairs and straightening my knee . Still I don't put pressure on the affected knee . I am able to straighten my leg and sit a bit crosslegged . But I am unable to sit or squat completely down as while getting up when pressure put on the knee it pains .Also unable to completely fold the knee.
I am a state level sports person , Can I get cured and play vigorous sports again
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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, it’s possible that your muscles around the knee are still weak or the grade 1 might have progressed to higher grades or the meniscus irritation hasn’t completely settled.
Focus on quadriceps, hamstring, and core strengthening, along with range-of-motion and balance training.
Avoid deep squats or cross-legged sitting for now.
It would be better if I could review your MRI once to guide recovery and safe return to sports. Since your symptoms are still persisting, if the MRI findings don’t correlate with the report, a repeat MRI may be needed for confirmation.
Next Steps
Continue regular physiotherapy focusing on knee strengthening and flexibility. Avoid deep squats or cross-legged sitting. Share your MRI images for review ,if symptoms don’t improve, a repeat MRI may be needed.
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