Is Surgery Required For The Knee As Per The Attached MRI Reports?

Posted on Sat, 16 Sep 2017

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Sat, 16 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

I was wondering if someone could explain this. I had a MRI on knee and I dont understand what it is saying. The pain is sometimes.Do i need surgury, etc?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery is not needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

The attached report suggests a mild degenerative lateral meniscus tear that is partial. This is a mild age-related change and can heal with conservative treatment like rest and anti-inflammatory medicines.

Surgery is not needed and it is best to try conservative treatment followed by physiotherapy.

I hope this answers your query.

In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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