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Pain in knee
Pain in knee from one month, doctor said it is a meniscus tear grade 1 but can't rely on MRI as they are not 100% accurate if the pain will not improve. Please suggest
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Mri alone is not 100 percent predictor of injury and status of the meniscus
Needs specific test for knee joint
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A brief history and tests for the same increases the chances of accuracy
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consult a orthopedic surgeon
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avoid squatting , running , sitting cross legged as much as possible
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Go for knee physical examination
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Dr. Ankit Ahlawat
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
Do you have a history of trauma to the knee like a twisting injury or anything?
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Dr. Abbas Shah
Orthopedic Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
There are specific clinical test available to check for Meniscus involvement, if the Meniscus is injured it can be assessed and treated/operated by the Orthopaedic Arthroscopic Surgeon
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