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How Can A Torn Medial Meniscus Be Treated?
I have a focal tear of the medial meniscus at the Joint between the posterior horn and the body with adjacent capsular a edema mild cartilage loss is a central patellofemoral joint compartment small joint effusion what is the treatment for this particular injury?
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Hello,
* The symptoms are of immense importance here to proceed with the type of activity level involved by a particular person to use that knee in routine.
* As if there is high levels of activity, much symptoms
- needs surgical correction; if not much physical activity, very fewer symptoms.
- may be kept on the conservative line of treatment as assisted physiotherapy, medications and so forth.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The symptoms are of immense importance here to proceed with the type of activity level involved by a particular person to use that knee in routine.
* As if there is high levels of activity, much symptoms
- needs surgical correction; if not much physical activity, very fewer symptoms.
- may be kept on the conservative line of treatment as assisted physiotherapy, medications and so forth.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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