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What Do My MRI Scan Test Results Indicate?
I just had a MRI done on my left knee, On the Lateral Meniscus it says Displaced, Chronic tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus. The displacement reflects the osteoarthritic changes of the lateral compartment.Small knee joint effusion, What does this mean?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Hi,
The ligaments and structures of the knee joint are damaged and there is a fluid collection in the joint cavity also.
Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. You might require surgical correction of the same. You can opt for arthroscopic surgery for best results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The ligaments and structures of the knee joint are damaged and there is a fluid collection in the joint cavity also.
Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. You might require surgical correction of the same. You can opt for arthroscopic surgery for best results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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