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Knee minuscus tear
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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Treatment usually depends on grade of tear …. If it’s grade 1/2 then PRP ( platelet rich plasma ) along with supplements and physio helps
If grade 3 - then arthroscopic surgery should be considered
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All meniscus tears are not same. Clinical examination and MRI are essential for proper diagnosis.
There’s no proven role of collagen in meniscus tears.
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Physiotherapy- quadriceps strengthening
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Type 1 collagen shud be used for meniscus
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Initially can be taken for 3 months twice a day dosing but results depend on the type of tear and location of tear of the meniscus
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Benefit Will depends on type of injury and How much tear
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