Knee pain from meniscus tear
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I have been having knee pain for quite some time now. Initially was taking it light, but recently got the same checked and MRI was performed. Dr.'s conclusion are as follow:
1. Grade 2C tear of medial meniscus.
2. Moderate to severe joint effusion distending the suprapatellar bursa with underlying
osteoarthritic changes at knee.
3. Bone marrow edema is noted at the medial tibial condyle.
Yet to meet my docter in two days.
sudsha
One of the most common knee problems an Orthopedist sees in the office is a degenerative meniscus tear. A meniscus is a cushion inside your knee. It aids in stability of the knee and minimizing the stress across the knee, thus minimizing the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
Meniscus tears are incredibly common. Although meniscus tears occur in all age groups, they are most common in adults over 50. There are many different types of meniscus tears.
called menisci (medial and lateral) and by the report, it sounds like you have a tear to the lateral meniscus. a grade 3 tear is usually the worst. (grade 1, 2 and 3) truncated means 'short' so a short/small meniscus? (that would be my best guess:) i really dont know about the staying off the legs. and surgery...that would be up to you and your doc. (btw...make sure you find a REALLY REALLY GOOD one)
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Rule out meniscus injury.
TECHNIQUE: MRI of the knee was performed using the following sequences: axial,
sagittal, and coronal proton density weighted with fat saturation; sagittal proton density
weighted; sagittal 3D GRE.
284 images were presented for interpretation.
Comparison(s): Right knee radiograph, 12/7/15
FINDINGS:
Menisci:
Medial meniscus: Horizontal tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with
extension into the body.
I had a my left knee scoped on Aug 22nd and I returned to work Nov 23. My Dr had me limited to 6 hrs shift, but I work retail so of course I've been having to work longer hours than that. So know my knee is swollen and I'm having pain in the again shooting through the back of my knee and sharp shooting pains in the inner knee joint. I'm also having numbness in my foot as well. I called the Dr office and they bumped up my Dr visit. Any advice?
Tear of the undersurface of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Significant artifact from magnetic susceptibility apparently due to residual metal filings in the lateral aspect of anterior tibia. Artifact partially obscures some significant cystic change in the anterolateral edge of the lateral tibial plateau. The cystic changes were not well displayed on plain film. Ligaments are intact. No popliteal cyst or chondromalacia.
I know how frustrating knee pain can be. However my meniscus is healthy and your sounds like it may not be.
The occasional "pop" you feel or hear could be your meniscus. Our knee is the largest joint in our body. Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries or can just thin and wear out as we age. They are two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage that are located between your thighbone and shinbone. They act as shock absorbers and help stabilize and cushion the joint.
The other possibilities include a sprain of the medial collateral ligament or simply a tear of some scar tissue from your previous surgery.
The problem with a post surgical knee, is that an MRI may not be that helpful. It may not be possible to differentiate between post-surgical changes and a new tear. Usually, these injuries ar treated clinically. Rest, ice, bracing, NSAIDs, and time. If the pain resolves, then no further action is taken.
The previous MRI showed that I have a Medial meniscus tear. I was so happy to see that after 1 year, the Meniscus tear disapparead from the MRI report without doing any surgery or rehab.
But this time I did the MRI on my both knees and it looks like I have some issue with my cartillage. Can you please help me understand how severe my case is and what I am supposed to do ? Surgery or just ignore it.
The primary goals in treatment of ACL rupture are restoration of function in the short term and prevention of long-term pathologic changes in the knee. The pooping knee may be due to Discoid meniscus - an abnormally shaped meniscus in the knee joint.
The discoid meniscus can cause problems, usually a popping sensation with pain over the outside part of the knee joint.
Conservative treatment consisting of exercises and stretching is recommended..
I had a meniscus injury almost 2years ago a tear in left knee due to gym exercise while doing thighs exercise and from that time I was exercising my legs and their was no more pain after nearly 8 month , just yesterday I did the same movement once again and I hearted a pop in the same knee and a little pain with a bending movement in the same place after examining it by my self by pressing on the spot is it possible that the tear had happened once again ...
Without the meniscus or cartilage to cushion the knee joint, persistent pain and bone friction will result. In cases where the meniscus cannot be repaired, complete removal and replacement may be required. In such situations, a meniscal transplant is performed, mostly in individuals who are under 55 and physically active.
Hi, I suffered a fall twisting my leg. MRI showed an undersurface tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. The MCL was mildly thickened and edematous. I had an arthroscopy 3 weeks ago and the doctor said there was no tear. I am still having significant pain in the medial knee when standing up. Is it possible the tear was missed ? I'm not sure what to do. I golf quite a bit in the summer and I'm afraid with my knee pain I won't be able to. What do you suggest?
Surgical repair for torn meniscus of L' Knee. 3 months post-op it buckled, caused tear during fall to R' Knee and meniscus was surgically repaired but has also failed, although the surgeon refuses to order an MRI to "prove" this latest injury. Pain is an issue as I am allergic to all pain meds ordered to date and take nothing for the pain levels of 9-10. Before injury both knees were healthy, minimal arthritic changes on MRI's in spite of age 58 and obesity.
I used to play a lot of soccer and have not in years, but I remember having knee and ankle pain quite often, enough so that I frequently wore knee braces and wrapped both ankles.
I now play golf, and after playing one day I noticed some knee pain. There was no specific incident or sudden onset of pain - it just gradually appeared. I also started hearing more popping noises than usual, but now it hurt and I felt movement.
Many people live normal lives despite having a meniscus tear. It is only when the meniscus tear becomes symptomatic, and interferes with activities, that surgery to treat the meniscus tear should be considered. It can be done by two methods one is repair and the otehr is removal of the damaged part of the meniscus.With a meniscus tear (torn cartilage) in your knee, the shock absorbing capacity of the joint is threatened.
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