Question 1

complex degenerative type tear of the body and posterior horn of the medial meniscus with small 4 mm flap in the medial tibial gutter and large poster?

Accepted Answer

Arthroscopy: Sound like a tear perfectoy treated with arthroscopoy

Question 2

what causes degenerative tears and syrinx in both achilles tendons?

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Excessive : Strain and stress can cause degenerative changes. I am not sure what the word syrinx means or was supposed to mean.

Question 3

inner free margin of the anterior horn, body and posterior horn is truncated a bucket handle type tear versus inner 3rd trimming.  degenerative signal?

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Not likely: You are young so probably not degenerative.  Regardless of this you need to get this addressed especially if it's bothering you

Question 4

can chronic dehydration have something to do with cartilage damage, specifically triangular fibrocomplex cartilage? tfcc degenerative tear.

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Possibly: Chronic dehydration can affect cartilage, but it would have to be moderately severe, and for a few months.  That could result in a tear.

Question 5

my pcp had an mri done and it showed i have degenerative disc and an annul tear in my l%-s! and its causing bad leval 8 pain what should i do?

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Suggestions: If there is no sign of nerve root compression, would handle conservatively, and start Physical Therapy, with eventual use of McKenzie back exercises.  Disc may spontaneously desiccate and shrink over next 6-9 months, so would not rush after a surgical solution, unless things are literally falling apart.

Question 6

medial meniscal tear degenerative change with 10mm loose body inferior to the patella. differential . diffusely thickened plica.  what next?

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Remove loose body re: Need  more information but  need to discuss with your physicians about removal of the loose  body (also known as a joint mouse) if it is interfering with your  activity. sometimes  some advise removal of the plica  as well as repair of the tear. One needs to know you total  medical status

Question 7

if my mri shows that i have degenerative in my medial posterior meniscus but no tear, is there any chance that my ortho will want to do surgery?

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It probably: will depend on the severity of the degeneration, other findings, and the nature of your symptoms.

Question 8

medial meniscus demonstrates a linear tear within the mid substance of the meniscus with myxoid degenerative signal within the posterior horn. explain?

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Meniscus tears: Recommend formal consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. Consider a virtual consult.

Question 9

radial tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, involving its inner half.  degenerative change of the body of the medial meniscus also noted.  the prominent high signal seen posterior and posteromedial to the medial meniscus is suggestive of men

Accepted Answer

Arthroscopic surgery: Tears in the medial meniscus can be repaired, the torn piece removed, through  arthroscopic surgery.  It is much superior to open knee surgery.  A good orthopedist can also clean up some of the degenerative changes in the knee during the procedure.  General anesthesia not necessary.  Recovery can be difficult and sometimes prolonged, but the long term results should be well worth it.

Question 10

mild degenerative signal posterior medial meniscus without tear. mri results

what treatment would be best for this in a young adult?

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Probably physical: therapy and muscle strengthening.  Get an opinion from orthopedic surgeon.  But most importantly, avoid any further injury.

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Complex degenerative type tear of the body and posterior horn of the medial meniscus with small 4 mm flap in the medial tibial gutter and large poster?

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What causes degenerative tears and syrinx in both achilles tendons?

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Inner free margin of the anterior horn, body and posterior horn is truncated a bucket handle type tear versus inner 3rd trimming. degenerative signal?

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Can chronic dehydration have something to do with cartilage damage, specifically triangular fibrocomplex cartilage? tfcc degenerative tear.

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My pcp had an mri done and it showed i have degenerative disc and an annul tear in my l%-s! and its causing bad leval 8 pain what should i do?

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Medial meniscal tear degenerative change with 10mm loose body inferior to the patella. differential . diffusely thickened plica. what next?

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If my mri shows that i have degenerative in my medial posterior meniscus but no tear, is there any chance that my ortho will want to do surgery?

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Medial meniscus demonstrates a linear tear within the mid substance of the meniscus with myxoid degenerative signal within the posterior horn. explain?

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Radial tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, involving its inner half. degenerative change of the body of the medial meniscus also noted. the prominent high signal seen posterior and posteromedial to the medial meniscus is suggestive of men

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Mild degenerative signal posterior medial meniscus without tear. mri results what treatment would be best for this in a young adult?

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