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What Does this MRI Scan Result Mean?

Hi, I just had an MRI on my left knee to see how my knee was doing post surgery; what does Sequela of prior lateral meniscectomy of the body and posterior horn. Superiorly surfacing hyper intense signal abnormality traverses the posterior horn and this may represent residual tear mean? I had ACL and meniscus repair surgery in January 2015. Still have stiffness and its painful to stand back on my leg. Is this normal? Can I start running again? Thank you.
posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
The post-operative MRI reveals post-operative change in the mensicus on which meniscectomy was performed.
A part of meniscus has been surgically removed, the complete meniscus is not removed so there is residual tear in the part of meniscus.
Overall, there is no new pathology or abnormality in the meniscus or in the knee joint.
The meniscus are still recovering and this might be responsible for the pain experienced while standing.
I suggest you to stay in touch with your orthopedician for regular follow up.

Thanks and take care
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What Does this MRI Scan Result Mean?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The post-operative MRI reveals post-operative change in the mensicus on which meniscectomy was performed. A part of meniscus has been surgically removed, the complete meniscus is not removed so there is residual tear in the part of meniscus. Overall, there is no new pathology or abnormality in the meniscus or in the knee joint. The meniscus are still recovering and this might be responsible for the pain experienced while standing. I suggest you to stay in touch with your orthopedician for regular follow up. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri I