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Left knee problem
I met with an accident before 6 months..The doctor said I had a small air break in the left knee if u take 3 months bedrest it will be ok.. Now I am unable to walk freely and I can't fold my knee... I took MRI scan.. The results are 1.small volume of effusion noted
2.Grade 3 horizontal oblique tear involving posterior horn
3,Sprain involving meniscofemoral component of MCI complex at anterior aspect..
Do I need surgery now? I'm 50 years old.. Can anyone help me what to do now
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⢠Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
⢠Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
⢠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 followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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You can undergo Arthroscopic surgery if you are fit for anaesthesia and if you lead a active life ortherwise.
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Consult Knee surgeon. If you are symptomatic with you meniscal tear you might need surgery. Usually meniscal tear is painful and can cause locking symptoms
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Dr. Bharani Kumar Dayanandam
Orthopedist
29 yrs exp
Chennai
You have a meniscal tear( knee cushion) which probably is giving you mechanical symptoms .
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If you have already tried medications with no success then you need knee Arthroscopy .
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