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I have a grade 3 tear in posterior horn of medial meniscus. I can walk easily and band knee at last point.what should i do?,Is surgery required?

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Keep the year in mind. No surgery required if there are no clinical symptoms. ... Read More

Impression: MRI reveals Chronic partial tear of ACL with buckling posterior. Small chronic grade 3 tear in the Posterior horn of medial meniscus reaching to the inferior meniscal surface.

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Wat are ur symtoms? Any instabiliy? Locking? Difficulty in walking? ... Read More

Impression: MRI reveals Chronic partial tear of ACL with buckling posterior. Small chronic grade 3 tear in the Posterior horn of medial meniscus reaching to the inferior meniscal surface. Pain, little Swelling & some time balance out. Whether both can be treated with physio or surgery required. What will be the total time to recover fully.

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Before go to surgery please consult physiotherapist and start taking treatment It will take at least one month But definitely you will feel better ... Read More

Please help me out How time required to get healed after post surgery of posterior horn grade 3 tear medial meniscus . What is cost of surgery ?

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Send photo of mri knee joint film report ... Read More

Grade II signal posterior horn of medial meniscus. Taking- Calcium , vit d3 , diflofenac and ciss q Medicine, time to time according to advice of doctor of सफदरजंग hospital Sir, please suggest, what should I do, and how much time will it take to heal Please sir, suggest me what should I do further

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I guess you injury is 3 months older by now as per your MRI report, any stress fracture should be healed by now. ... Read More

Sir, I got injured in March 2017 and doctor prescribed only medicine for my injured left knee but in July 2017 it is came to know that I have "complex tear of posterior horn in medial meniscus" in left knee and I have to undergo through a small operation. But the problem is after injury my thigh is getting thinner. Please help me on this sir.

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Kindly iniciate a direct consult for better chat and understanding.... Else it would be problematic.. ... Read More

Grade II signal posterior horn of medial meniscus fracture Sir, suffering from 3•5 months still pain and pop sound from knee, feeling some stress in leg during standing straight and Inflamation My report is attached, and using calcium, vit d3, diflofenac tablet from 3 months

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Go for meniscus repair ... 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 had a knee injury 7 weeks back, was hospitalized...Doctor said knee lock and advised MRI immediately... MRI findings are ACL and PCL appear mildly bulky with increased T2 signal and maintained continuity s/0 sprain, horizontal tear noted in posterior horn of medial meniscus. lat. meniscus normal. Still have pain. Is surgery absolutely necessary?

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Yes..go ahead with diagnostic arthroscopy first and in the same sitting therapeutic procedures will be done. Meniscus repair or meniscectomy depending on the site of tear. ACL and PCL status can be ch ... Read More

I am a private school teacher.. I need to stand at least 8 hours a day.. Can I continue standing with this grade 2 degeneration of posterior horn medical meniscus because I don't want to do another job except teaching Is degeneration a common issue in old persons? what is the difference between meniscus degeneration and tear? I got this problem bec

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No , don't do that dynamic squats as before.but u have to start the static squats it will strengthen your quadriceps muscle ... 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

My mri shows grade 2a signal posterior horn and body of medial meniscus, plz guide me will it heals 100 percent or becomes asymptomatic only or can it can extend to grade 3, and how much time it will take, right now i feel pain only when forced leg extension from 30 degrees

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Ideally it should be operate because your age End if no than pain will resolve in 3month ... Read More

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 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

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

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

How to cure medial meniscus grade 1 injury. Can my knee be completely cured and i can do heavy gymming again.

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Yes ... 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 had knee pain for almost 2 months now Went to doctor Mri of right knee was done In results it showed -grade 1 signal of posterior horn of medial meniscus.What is the treatment for it.

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Rest Knee brace Medicine Exercise ... Read More

I had tear grade 2 in madial menicosis cartilage Can heal it own Or need surgery I am weak also 45 at 19 year old With 5 8 height Can heal it own I want do running and all Or what if I not did surgery how is my 40s 50s life Also I had 1.5 inch difference in my thigh What can I do please tell me If needed surgery what are the costs Write this in

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Hi you need to take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

I had a grade 2 tear in the medial meniscus cartilage. Can it heal on its own, or will I need surgery? I am weak, weighing only 45 kg at the age of 19, with a height of 5'8". I want to start running and be physically active again. What will happen if I choose not to undergo surgery? How will my life be in my 40s or 50s? Also, I have noticed a 1.5-i

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You should consult any physio near by . ... Read More

Bucket handle tear of posterior horn of medical meniscus is showing in mri actually I had my injury on May 25 this year and doctor suggested me for rest and after a month I did mri it is showing bucket handle tear , should I go for meniscus repair or partial menisctomy , which would be good option , my age is 28 ?

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Depends on the finding during surgery If it is repairable the surgeon will put sutures through it and repair else excise There are criteria for repair which are beyond the scope of this platform to a ... Read More

Which meniscus repair surgery is best for bucket handle tear of posterior horn of medical meniscus , I mean inside out technique or all inside technique , please reply me ??

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Its surgeon choice ... Read More

I hd n injury 1 month ago I had gone for mri it is showing bucket handle tear , do I need a surgery ?

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What are your problem in daily life? ... Read More

Hello dr. My friend is having a meniscus tear. She is going for surgery. I have enclosed her report. What after surgery care does she have to do? Please help🙏🏻

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After Surgery only Physiotherapy and And Some Knee Exercise, Physiotherapist will teach you. But Follow your doctor advice is very important ... Read More

Hello dr. I am 52 year old woman. Recently while travelling, l twisted my knee. Now I can't put my foot down, while walking I am having a lot of pain. My knee and surrounding area also have a lot of pain.Dr. said it might me meniscus tear. Kindly let me know what to do?How will it heal? I am on painkillers. Please help🙏🏻

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Do the quadriceps exercise and get mri done if pain continues ... Read More

Right knee MRI shows grade ii signal in the body and posterior horn of medial meniscus and Mild thickening of lateral patellar retinaculum with mild lateral tilt of the patella - likely mild features of excessive lateral patellar syndrome. No features of patella alta or trochlear dysplasia. The consulting doctor says there is a tear that

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Never rush for surgery in case of meniscus tear of any grade because most of them heal on their own. Use a hinge knee brace for 6 weeks and avoid full weight bearing on the affected side, use a walkin ... Read More

I am a marathon runner and from last 6-7 months, I was having mild pain in right knee while bending. Last month, pain was aggravated during my run so I stopped running from that day and done MRI. There was grade 3 complex Posterior Horn Medial Meniscus Tear in my right knee. There was stiffness and pain for first 7-8 days. But things got better wit

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Wait for few days Repeat mri after 1 year of injury ... Read More

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