Question: Hello,

I twisted my knee a week back while playing badminton. I visited the doctor & he advised X-Ray & MRI. While the X-Ray reports were completely normal, MRI report is following:

-Linear FS PD and STIR hyperintensity perpendicular to tibial plateau and long axis of meniscus noted in the anterior aspect of body of lateral meniscus
- Linear horizontal FS PD hyperintensity parallel to tibial plateau noted in the anterior and posterior horns of lateral meniscus
- Mild joint effusion noted
- Radial tear in the anterior aspect of the body with horizontal tears involving anterior and posterior horns of lateral meniscus - complex tear
(Other aspects in the report were normal so omitting it here)

I would like your advise on this MRI report. Is surgery needed at all or will the tear heal on its own. Is there a non-surgical way to heal this tear? I am 34 years old male and play badminton for leisure and fitness and would like to continue playing if it does not cause any major issues.

Please advise.