Question 1

whats a residual meniscus tear?

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See below: A meniscus is a structure that is made of cartilage and serves as a cushion between two bones.  The knee has two: one medial and one lateral.  Sometimes they can tear through degeneration or injury.  The term residual means that there is “still” a tear; suggesting a persistent tear.  This term can be used if someone has had prior surgery, or even if they have had a previous mri to compare to.

Question 2

can a meniscus tear heal on its own?

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Yes, it can, BUT it-: Is rather unlikely, as they generally don't, unless the tear is a minor one. I don't think they heal but they certainly become symptom-free.
Surgery can help certain types of the tears by repairing them which are dependent on the specific site they occur in. Most are however not amenable to repair.

Question 3

does a meniscus tear itch as it heals?

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Possibly: This is not a common symptom, but every person is different.  Any time there is healing/inflammation involved, there may be associated itching.

Question 4

can a meniscus tear heal after a week?

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Not usually: Most tears do not heal.
Only the outer third of the meniscus has a blood supply to heal itself but this is not the common way they tear.
But, it is common for some small tears to calm down after a week or two and they can be asymptomatic for weeks or months, sometimes years with little tears.

Question 5

how do i know if i have a meniscus tear?

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Joint line pain: The most common physical finding is pain along the joint line.  Clicking and locking are also common symptoms for unstable tears.  Many patients will have some knee swelling and it may not always be easy to point to a specific site.  A good doctors physical exam should be 90% accurate and if there is any question than an MRI is a great way to prove it.

Question 6

meniscus tear problems questions to ask?

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Asking you doctor?: The most important questiosn to ask your doctor are:  is anything else inured (ligament tears, arthritis)? Where is the tear located?  Is it reparable or does it require rmoval of the torn piece.

Question 7

what is the recovery time for meniscus tear?

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Meniscus tear: Depending upon personality of the tear and the type of treatment, may be 4-6 weeks.

Question 8

how to know if a small meniscus tear healed?

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Does it hurt: Less or more

hurting less suggests it has less inflammation and has partly healed.

The meniscus will always look torn on MRI even aftrer it heals.

Question 9

how can i tell if i have a minor meniscus tear?

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Pain with activity : Small meniscus tears can be asymptomatic. Meniscus tears can cause pain with flexion of the knee, twisting motions, stair climbing, kneeling and exercise. Night pain is also very common and not being able to put your knees together.  There are many causes of knee pain and you would need to be examined by an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and possibly an MRI scan.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of having a meniscus tear?

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Pain,swelling: Locking .Clicking, decreased range of motion of knee, pain on palpating etc can mean torn meniscus . An orthopedic specialist can initially diagnose it and confirmed later with an MRI . Good luck!

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