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How Can Severity Cartilage Loss And Tear At The Medial Meniscus And Medial Compartment Cartilage Be Treated?

I was told i have a small vertical tear of the free edge of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus and medial compartment cartilage is diffusely moderately thinned and irregular, with approximately 50% thickness severity cartilage loss. What does that mean and should i have surgery or try stem cell therapy?
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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welcome to hcm ...there is small tear and thinning of ligamment
i would recommend arhroscopic repair of the ligaments
till the time of surgery please restrict undue exertion and give rest to joint
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How Can Severity Cartilage Loss And Tear At The Medial Meniscus And Medial Compartment Cartilage Be Treated?

welcome to hcm ...there is small tear and thinning of ligamment i would recommend arhroscopic repair of the ligaments till the time of surgery please restrict undue exertion and give rest to joint