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Is Surgery Essential For Mecdial Meniscus In Knee?

Hello Sir,I got sport injury in my right knee around 6 month before, but it became fine automatically. But suddenly due to winter started paining. After MRI I found there is small medial meniscus tear in my right knee. There is small pain and burning feeling only. The knee is not locked, I can freely move it.Do I need meniscus repair surgery or it can be healed by medPlease advise me.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Most of the medial meniscus tear does not heal by itself. Healing depends on location of tear. If you are not symptomatic i.e., not feeling pain on movement of knee, no history of locking of knee, no problem with movement of knee then you may skip surgery although best judge is your doctor, you may discuss about various aspect of your problem with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Is Surgery Essential For Mecdial Meniscus In Knee?

Hello, Most of the medial meniscus tear does not heal by itself. Healing depends on location of tear. If you are not symptomatic i.e., not feeling pain on movement of knee, no history of locking of knee, no problem with movement of knee then you may skip surgery although best judge is your doctor, you may discuss about various aspect of your problem with your doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon