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What Causes Pain In The Knees?
I ve had knee pain (for many years) inner knee area - my knee(s) lock from time to time, and I can t do any weight bearing (groceries, etc.) without setting off an episode of instability. I ve lead an active life (sports) and for past decade, not so much do to knee instability..........my rheumatologist belives it is torn meniscus. because it s been on-going do you think surgery will fix it, or is it too late (I m 57)?
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be meniscus or ligament injury.
To confirm, kindly do MRI knee joint after orthopedic consultation.
In that case surgery will help to fix it. Anyway these are avasular parts so It's not too late.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be meniscus or ligament injury.
To confirm, kindly do MRI knee joint after orthopedic consultation.
In that case surgery will help to fix it. Anyway these are avasular parts so It's not too late.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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