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Is Surgery The Best Option For Grade 2 Meniscus Repair?
I had an MRI for knee pain and the report said that there is not a definitive meniscus tear but due to what they saw in the MRI they would classify it as a grade 2 meniscus repair. I am a soccer coach and highly active. I cannot perform all of my activities at full strength. I also have a mental disorder where I need to workout each day, is surgery the best option?
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hi.
The answer would depend on the level of mobility. Grade 2 tears can be managed to some extent with physiotherapy if there is possibility of increase in strength of the muscles around the knee.
There are several types of surgical options. Some people may also suggest an injection of a PRP to help with regrowth of cartilage. Surgery would be aimed to help with rejoin the broken ligament or meniscus or to shave any areas that are protruding.
Post surgery, a good rehabilitation program that lasts over 6 months would have to be followed so that you would be able to exercise well and so that injury would be less likely in the future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
The answer would depend on the level of mobility. Grade 2 tears can be managed to some extent with physiotherapy if there is possibility of increase in strength of the muscles around the knee.
There are several types of surgical options. Some people may also suggest an injection of a PRP to help with regrowth of cartilage. Surgery would be aimed to help with rejoin the broken ligament or meniscus or to shave any areas that are protruding.
Post surgery, a good rehabilitation program that lasts over 6 months would have to be followed so that you would be able to exercise well and so that injury would be less likely in the future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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