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2018-04-13 07:02:34
I had fallen an year ago hitting my knee. A week ago I took an MRI and I have been diagnosed with vertical tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus. I am 26 yr old female. Should I go for athroscopy or physiotherapy ?
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MRI over diagnoses problems Consult an arthroscopic surgeon Let him examine and say whether the meniscus tear is the cause of pain
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Clinical examination is more important than MRI

Answered2018-04-13 14:18:40

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Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).

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Hi.., considering your age , better to go for arthroscopy for long term gain.. tc

Answered2018-04-13 07:12:04

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Hi if you are symptomatic- with pain and locking- you can go for arthroscopic surgery. If not nothing needed - do quads exercises

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U didn’t mention the grade of tear is it mild or moderate or severe in case if u lack laxity if the joint and stability then u need to prefer for surgery but u don’t think so in this younger age u can best go for Physiotherapy

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Arthroscopy first and then Physiotherapy.

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