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Suggest Tests To Detect Meniscus Tear

I just had surgery on my knee today and during the surgery, I was awake and watching on the screen, my doctor discovered I had a buckled meniscus tear, a very bad one...what is the severity of this type of injury? I have been treated since the end of April for this and was told by my Doc it never showed up on my MRI. I ve had two aspirations, two cortisone shots, a 10 course of steroids, anti-inflame for almost 3 months, antibiotics for two months with rehab as well...how can something like this be missed? I have had locking the whole time and finally my knee finally started just going out without warning.. I also had to have the cartilage scraped..I m 52 female and very athletic and very strong legs..just don t know what this means as far as the severity of this..can you help me understand?
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair .You may need to re do surgery as all other options are not giving relief.
As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion .

small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Tests To Detect Meniscus Tear

Hello, I have studied your case. Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair .You may need to re do surgery as all other options are not giving relief. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion . small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.