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Is Surgery Recommended For Meniscus Tear Causing Swelling, Stiffness And Pain?

70 yo female feel.No pain 3 days later swelling, stiffness and pain started. 9 days in pain has me awake for 3 nites. Er says no bones broke but might need Mri check for meniscus tear. Put in knee brace and given Percocet for pain. Referral to bone dr next week. My ? Is what should I expect or is surgery necessary? Would have been nice to know this was not free before I waisted energy I don t have writing for no reason. Thanks anyway
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if surgery recommended for meniscus tear. Well a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting the pressure of your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. Rest , icing of knee , anaglesic and physical therapy are effects way to treat it , if your knee remains painful, stiff or locked, your doctor may recommend surgery. It's sometimes possible to repair a torn meniscus, if the tear can't be repaired, the meniscus may be surgically trimmed.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Surgery Recommended For Meniscus Tear Causing Swelling, Stiffness And Pain?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if surgery recommended for meniscus tear. Well a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting the pressure of your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. Rest , icing of knee , anaglesic and physical therapy are effects way to treat it , if your knee remains painful, stiff or locked, your doctor may recommend surgery. It s sometimes possible to repair a torn meniscus, if the tear can t be repaired, the meniscus may be surgically trimmed. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari