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MENISCUS TEAR
Bucket handle tear of medial meniscus has been diagnosed in MRI.
Atached is MRI films.
Can I know the severity of this tear ?
Can it be cured without surgery ?
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At your age meniscus tear should be repaired to preserve knee function. It is generally a keyhole surgery.
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Please visit an orthopedic surgeon.
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Surgery is must to prevent more damage in knee
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Start knee exercises
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Avoid strenuous activities
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As per MRI it is more likely to treat by operation but have to know more about symptoms like locking of knee
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If locking is present than must go for operation
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Dr. S.V.Gowtam
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Sirsi
Go for meniscus repair (if your surgeon says it’s repairable)
At your age preservation is important or else you will land up in early arthritis
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Dr. Jawahar Mehmood Khan
Orthopedist
3 yrs exp
Srinagar
Surgery is indicated in buckle handle tear.so better to go for surgery.
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Dr. Vivek A N
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Chennai
Surgery is standard procedure.
No role of conservation
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