Brief Answer:
Can be repaired if causing symptoms ?

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

According to the report the small front part of the cartilage cushion in your knee has torn a bit. Due to the tear, some blood has collected in the sac surrounding the knee so that is why joint effusion.

This could be due to recent trauma due to twisting the knee. You are lucky that no other cartilage or any ligaments have torn which are more serious.

If the trauma is less than 3 weeks old, kindly apply a knee brace and keep the knee immobilised in a hinged or non-hinged knee brace for upto 6 weeks and also elevated over pillows. This will help to drain the blood, fluid or effusion and give you good relief. Apply ice to the region over the knee which helps to reduce the inflammation. You can also take pain killers like Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals for good relief. Do not bend the knee for now as this can convert the the small tear into a complete tear if you are not careful.

After 6 weeks have completed after the trauma, try to move your knee and bend it and see if you have any pain and any difficulty walking and climbing stairs. If you have pain, any feeling of knee joint getting locked, then you should consult a Sports Medicine specialist. He will assess your MRI by looking at the individual MRI films and decide if the small tear needs to be repaired, removed or left alone.

I hope I have answered your query.

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Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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