Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Right Knee Pain, Knee Joint Effusion, Meniscus Tear Diagnosed. Cortisone Shot Taken. Advise?
I have been haveind right knee pain, I went to the doctor and she sent me to physical thereapy. Upon exam thereapist said all evidence lead to a meniscus tear. I had an MRI done still in a lot of pain I have small knee joint effusion and intrameniscal degeneration in the lateral meniscus and in the postierior horn of the medial meniscus. I went to the orthi surgeon and he gave me a cortisone shot. It has take the edge off but still in a lot of pain I can not fully extend my leg or have it fully bent. Im at a loss of what to do any thoughts
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
This is just to let you know that small, stable and peripheral meniscal tears do not need to be treated surgically.
A course of conservative management will help resolve the symtoms -
* activity modification by avoiding impact sports which causes more strain on the knee joint
* using an elastic compression bandage to reduce the swelling
* Ice packing to alleviate the pain
* Physiotherapy to strengthen the quadriceps muscle
If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, then an ARTHROSCOPIC MENISECTOMY may be needed.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
This is just to let you know that small, stable and peripheral meniscal tears do not need to be treated surgically.
A course of conservative management will help resolve the symtoms -
* activity modification by avoiding impact sports which causes more strain on the knee joint
* using an elastic compression bandage to reduce the swelling
* Ice packing to alleviate the pain
* Physiotherapy to strengthen the quadriceps muscle
If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, then an ARTHROSCOPIC MENISECTOMY may be needed.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
You have not mentioned your age though you have mentioned that the MRI says degenerative changed in the lateral meniscus. If the steroid shot has not given you improvement then I suggest that you revisit your orthopaedic surgeon who shall advise the following:
1. Anti-inflammatory medication, if you are not taking it already.
2. Immobilization of the knee joint for a few days.
3. If required then he may like to do an arthroscopic repair of the tear.
The last resort will only be taken considering your age and the extent of degeneration.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing you an early recovery.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
Thank you for your query.
You have not mentioned your age though you have mentioned that the MRI says degenerative changed in the lateral meniscus. If the steroid shot has not given you improvement then I suggest that you revisit your orthopaedic surgeon who shall advise the following:
1. Anti-inflammatory medication, if you are not taking it already.
2. Immobilization of the knee joint for a few days.
3. If required then he may like to do an arthroscopic repair of the tear.
The last resort will only be taken considering your age and the extent of degeneration.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing you an early recovery.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Knee pain
Loading Online Doctors....