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Suggest Remedy For Knee Swelling Post A Meniscus Tear Surgery

I tore my meniscus 35 years ago and had scope surgery. Over the years after various activities my knee swells and i limp for several days then return to normal . Is there a way to go back in and remove anything that may still be in the knee area that is causing the persistent problem? Thank you
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi.

Of course, an arthroscopy would do just that. But in my opinion the more likely cause would be osteoarthritis which would have developed over the years due to the torn meniscus. So treating that would be more wise that any other approach. But we can go ahead with the arthroscopy which will also predict the grade of osteoarthritis usually 3 and 4 (grade) will require adequate attention.

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Suggest Remedy For Knee Swelling Post A Meniscus Tear Surgery

Hi. Of course, an arthroscopy would do just that. But in my opinion the more likely cause would be osteoarthritis which would have developed over the years due to the torn meniscus. So treating that would be more wise that any other approach. But we can go ahead with the arthroscopy which will also predict the grade of osteoarthritis usually 3 and 4 (grade) will require adequate attention. Best wishes