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What Does This MRI Report Of Knee Specify?

Hello, I went for the MRI for my RIGHT knee and these are the exact results: Demographics: 27 year old Hispanic female, slim build approx 118 lbs. (weight lifter) 1. Full-Thickness tear posterior horn of the medial meniscus 2. Meniscal Change and/or less likely partial tear anterior horn of the medial meniscus and anterior horn and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. 3. Mild lateral joint effusion. Now, I exercise on a consistent basis I do squats, weight life etc, also I am a nurse so I understand medical terminology. Could this heal on its own OR is surgery necessary. Thank you for your time. Sable
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern.
Meniscal tears needs surgery only in two situations.
1.When there is locked knee or persistent pain or recurrent effusion
2. When it is coupled with cruciate ligaments tears
All that you have to do is to follow RICE protocol that is Rest (Avoid activities that has lead to injury and further worsening it. sometimes it is better to have crutches)ice compression indirectly if painful
elastic compression bandage to decrease swelling and elevation of leg above heart level while lying down. Use pain killers like Advil, Mortin etc. Do quadriceps strengthening excersizes according to your pain resistance.
Any how if surgery is needed as I mentioned in above two situations then Arthroscopy is best. Surgical repair with extensive rehabilitation program for up to six months is better than menisectomy in young age to avoid late onset osteoarthritis.
Hope it helps best.
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Take your best care.
Regards
Dr Ejaz
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What Does This MRI Report Of Knee Specify?

Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. Meniscal tears needs surgery only in two situations. 1.When there is locked knee or persistent pain or recurrent effusion 2. When it is coupled with cruciate ligaments tears All that you have to do is to follow RICE protocol that is Rest (Avoid activities that has lead to injury and further worsening it. sometimes it is better to have crutches)ice compression indirectly if painful elastic compression bandage to decrease swelling and elevation of leg above heart level while lying down. Use pain killers like Advil, Mortin etc. Do quadriceps strengthening excersizes according to your pain resistance. Any how if surgery is needed as I mentioned in above two situations then Arthroscopy is best. Surgical repair with extensive rehabilitation program for up to six months is better than menisectomy in young age to avoid late onset osteoarthritis. Hope it helps best. Don t forget to rate this answer and Close the discussion at Healthcare magic. Take your best care. Regards Dr Ejaz