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What Do You Suggest For A Torn Miniscus And A Bakers Cyst?

I HAVE A TORN MINISCUS AND BAKERS CYST.TODAY I WAS PUSHED BACKWARD AND IT WAS LIKE SOMETHING EXPLODED IN MY LEG AND KNEE..I WENT TO dr. AND I AM TOLD BY AN XRAY I NEED SURGERY. THE PAIN IS FROM THR KNEE CAP AND MINISCUS....DO YOU AGREE? I WAS PUT IN A BRACE AND I CANNOT BEND MY KNEE WITHOUT SO MUCH PAIN. I ALSO HAVE CRUTCHES...
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Meniscal injury is commonly seen due to twisting injury to the knee joint.
Bakers cyst is a benign cystic lesion occurring due to inflammation in the surrounding tissue.
Bakers cyst is usually asymptomatic but if it causes any discomfort, surgical removal may be required.
Management of meniscal injury depends on the extent of injury.
The meniscus are made up of cartilage and the cartilage is an avascular structure (has no blood supply) and it gets nutrition from the synovial fluid in the joint space.
Thus, the injuries of menisci have to be repaired surgically either arthroscopically or by open surgery.
You need to consult your orthopedician.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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What Do You Suggest For A Torn Miniscus And A Bakers Cyst?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Meniscal injury is commonly seen due to twisting injury to the knee joint. Bakers cyst is a benign cystic lesion occurring due to inflammation in the surrounding tissue. Bakers cyst is usually asymptomatic but if it causes any discomfort, surgical removal may be required. Management of meniscal injury depends on the extent of injury. The meniscus are made up of cartilage and the cartilage is an avascular structure (has no blood supply) and it gets nutrition from the synovial fluid in the joint space. Thus, the injuries of menisci have to be repaired surgically either arthroscopically or by open surgery. You need to consult your orthopedician. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal