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Meniscus tear
I used to have severe knee pain and locking happened frequently stopping the movement.When I consulted doc he suspected a meniscus tear and adviced knee cap and exercises.Now there is no locking and i can walk comfortably.But when I sit down and get up my left side of right knee hurts badly and I couldn't even touch.sometimes I can clearly sense slipping movement in my knee.I got MRI done and my doc is suggesting to go for surgery.Is it really req to get a surgery??It's been 4mnths and my symptoms reduced but still facing some stiffness and discomfort to sit down,squat or exercises..Does a partial tear heal on its own??
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A review of the MRI films along with clinical examination is necessary to identify the issues. You probably need a meniscus repair and a PCL reconstruction.
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Please visit an orthopedic surgeon.
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Hello. There are few changes in ur knee in mri.
As u r having less pain now, u continue protecting ur knee and don’t overstress it.
Quadriceps exercises to be done.
U can wear knee cap for swelling.
If locking re appears visit hospital for clinical examination
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I think opinion which has been given before are best
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Need surgery for avoiding late complication
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Meniscal tears do not heal on their own, it is best to undergo a diagnostic arthroscopy along with either repair of the tear or freshening of the cut meniscus. Both will give good results at this stage
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Dr. Saksham Mittal
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Need mri films for further opinion.
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Dr. Krishna Naresh Goud
Joint Replacement Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your MRI report clealry suggests a Complete Tear in the Posterior Horn of Medial Meniscus.
Locking is the symptom in meniscus injuries where a patient requires surgery
If surgery not done pressure on the joint will be more and give rise to arthritis and new ligament injuries.
As you age is also young quality of life will change because of the meniscus injuries.
So please follow your doctors advise as he rightly said you need a surgery for meniscus.
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