Question 1

can a displaced meniscus root get worse if not operated on? my knee feels so full is can the meniscus tear in the back of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Generally: Meniscus tears generally do not heal, because the blood supply to the meniscus is very poor. Root tears are at the very edge of the meniscus and are very difficult to manage. You should see and orthopod facile in arthroscopy. Meniscus tears usually cause swelling and pain.

Question 2

can walking make a meniscus tear worse?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If there is a definitive meniscal tear anything can aggravate. Usually however, it requires kneeling and bending or twisting to severely aggravate. Might need surgery.

Question 3

can i make my meniscus tear worse by walking a couple miles?

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It is possible: Walking usually won't make the tear worse, but it can. Twisting it's more stress on the meniscus. However, this all depends on the location , pattern and size of the tear.

Question 4

can squatting make a meniscus tear worse?

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Yes: Squatting is not a good idea if you already have a meniscal tear.  You should talk with your orthopedist or your trainer about the safest workout exercises for your condition.

Question 5

in mri report, they told me lateral and medial meniscus tear. can i get it corrected by excercise/medicine etc? how to confirm if i need surgery?

Accepted Answer

See ORS: A meniscus tear may feel better w/nsaids and pt but the meniscus will not heal w/this treatment.Turning, twisting and squatting activities may further tear the meniscus.They generally cause pain, sometimes popping or'catching' and swelling.See your ors.The tx. Of choice is arthroscopy w/meniscus repair vs. Resection.

Question 6

acl tear vs.a meniscus tear which is worse ? which is worse an acl tear or a meniscus tear ? what is the difference in recovery time after surgery and pain after ?

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It : It is difficult to say which is "worse."  it depends on what you mean by it.  An acl tear can cause buckling of the knee on stairs or during side-to-side action in athletics.  A meniscal tear can cause catching and locking of the knee.  Both can be painful.  Both can predispose the knee to later arthritis.

If you're over 60, a meniscal tear can be a normal part of aging.  On the other hand, some people can use their muscles to compensate for an acl tear.

What we do know it that they are worse in combination.  The instability from the acl tear can cause more damage to the torn meniscus and accelerate wear in the knee.

Acl reconstruction usually has a prolonged recovery period with intense physical therapy to prevent a stiff knee.  Meniscal tear surgery usually has a less intense recovery period.  Most adults have to have the loose, torn portions removed.  The recovery afterwards is based on pain and swelling.  However, in young athletes, who can have meniscal repairs, the recovery may be similar to acl reconstruction.

Question 7

so i went to see the orthopedic surgeon he thinks i have a meniscus tear how would i get that i had no injuries prob from overuse?

Accepted Answer

Your injury might: have been a minor one many years ago that you don't remember, that manifested itself now in a meniscus tear.  An MRI should tell for sure what is going on.

Question 8

i was wonderful how does one get an meniscus tear in the knee also my knee is out of place leaning towards the left what causes this to happen?

Accepted Answer

Turning, twisting...: turning, twisting , squatting maneuvers are common mechanisms of injury for meniscus tears.As we age the meniscus can become more ' brittle' as it loses its water content and ' degenerative' tears are quite common w/ getting in/ out of a a car and other simple mechanisms.Sounds like you have a valgus( 'knock- kneed')knee and is a normal 'variant', esp.in women.Best of Luck!

Question 9

what are some ways to get rid of knee pain from a possible meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

MMT: First, find out if it is a significant meniscal tear that would be causing locking or mechanical symptoms. Treatment may include stretching, nsaids, therapy, possible injection, or scope. May need mri/imaging study first.

Question 10

so i went to go see an orthopedic surgeon he thinks i have an meniscus tear so now i have to get an mri  what's an meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Knee Cartilage.: A meniscus tear is a rip or tear in a special cartilage located in the knee. This cartilage is a key element in the workings of the function of the knee.  The mri will help find out just how much the cartilage is damaged.

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Can a displaced meniscus root get worse if not operated on? my knee feels so full is can the meniscus tear in the back of the knee?

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Can walking make a meniscus tear worse?

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Can i make my meniscus tear worse by walking a couple miles?

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Can squatting make a meniscus tear worse?

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In mri report, they told me lateral and medial meniscus tear. can i get it corrected by excercise/medicine etc? how to confirm if i need surgery?

A member asked:

Acl tear vs.a meniscus tear which is worse ? which is worse an acl tear or a meniscus tear ? what is the difference in recovery time after surgery and pain after ?

A member asked:

So i went to see the orthopedic surgeon he thinks i have a meniscus tear how would i get that i had no injuries prob from overuse?

A member asked:

I was wonderful how does one get an meniscus tear in the knee also my knee is out of place leaning towards the left what causes this to happen?

A member asked:

What are some ways to get rid of knee pain from a possible meniscus tear?

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So i went to go see an orthopedic surgeon he thinks i have an meniscus tear so now i have to get an mri what's an meniscus tear?

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