Degenrative Grade 3 Meniscus Tear

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Asked for Female, 50 Years

My mother had pain in knee which make her difficult in walking. Does Degenrative Grade 3 at posterior horn of Medial Menincus ( As given in MRI Reports) requires surgery. MRI REPORT IS ATTACHED BELOW.

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Dr. Nishit Palo Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nishit Palo

Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Noida

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At 50, female ; mostly this tear is degenerative and may be a part of osteoarthritis complex. If she has locking of knee, then only surgery can be thought off. Else if there is only pain, then treat in line of arthritis.

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Degenerative changes should not be confused with single structure injuries that require surgery and occurs mostly in young.

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