Question 1

what is a acute tear medial meniscus mean in the knee? is surgery a treatment option?

Accepted Answer

Meniscus tear: Acute tear of medial meniscus indicates structural  disruption of  a portion of the spacer Bewtween the two bones of the knee. Many times it creates a mechanical block to the function of the knee such that it should be treated surgically .

Question 2

what are some treatment options for a dislocated knee?

Accepted Answer

First reduction: Dislocating your knee not just you patella implies injuring 2 to 3 major ligaments in your knee.  Trying casting often leads to stiffness.  If old and recurrent instability you could try a brace but may need to reconstruct he torn ligaments.

Question 3

just found out my knee fat pad is calcifying, what are the treatment options? i am a professional rugby player and want to be back playing asap.

Accepted Answer

Nothing ASAP: Calcification in this setting is caused by trauma and inflammation that is not allowed to properly heal. Rest and the appropriate stretching and exercise (physical therapy) is the indicated thing when one has knee injuries and pain.  Not letting the tissue heal properly leads to scarring, calcification, and deformity.  Sounds like you need to learn more about the injuries you have and how to heal.

Question 4

what are the treatment options for cartilage wear in my knee?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: See your doctor to be evaluated and may need steroid injection in knee and support, but if is not helping then you may need knee replacement.

Question 5

good day, i was wondering what are my treatment options for water on the knees?  my right leg is very swollen and painful its been a few weeks now and it doesnt heal on its own. i wear a knee guard for compression but it doesnt seem to work?

Accepted Answer

Just a thought..: sometimes people refer to "Water on the knee' for which is actually NOT JOINT SWELLING but  is PREPATELLAR  BURSITIS..
Withdrawal of the fluid ("water") and an injection of cortisone type drug may treat this quite nicely!

Just a thought
Dr Z
Hope it helps!

Question 6

neck, shoulder, lower back, knee, ankle pain. tendonitis that don't recover. docs can't find structural problem. chronic pain? gait? treatment option?

Accepted Answer

Polyarthralgia: may need to be evaluated for rheumatoid diseases such as; polymyalgia rheumatica, osteoarthritis, lupus, etc...

Question 7

best treatment option for s. ludunensis in my knee after total knee removal?

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Sensitivity of germ: Well the doc should have a 'profile' of what the bacteria is and is not sensitive to. That, depending also on you (presence or absence of allergies, kidney function etc) would help determine the best treatment. I would guess your doctors picked Vancomycin, which is one of the best medications for that. I'm also a fan of daptomycin but it's extremely expensive. With a joint infection, treat longer.

Question 8

i had mri of my knee and it suggests meniscocapsular disruption.  what does this mean and what are the treatment options ?

Accepted Answer

Damaged soft tissues: The meniscus is the cartilage that keeps the bones from wearing against each other in the knee joint,  between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (leg bone) which form the hinge in the knee.
The capsule is the tough envelope that surrounds the knee joint, holding it together.  It connects to the meniscus which is where the damage is seen.  Time, p.Therapy, limited activity, ; support.  See md.

Question 9

delaminated cartilage in knee from repet kneeling. mri diagnosed. workers comp.  mild/moderate pain daily. what are my longterm treatment options?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Surgery is suggested to repair this problem but also injected stem cells . It is possible that these injuries may heal if one avoids stress that would kill the stem cells that normally go to injured areas.  One could try a healthy diet, sufficient nutrients (hyaluronic acid supplements) ,  good sleep, and avoiding movements that irritate knee like kneeling but getting appropriate exercise.

Question 10

what are the treatment options for painful popping of the left knee joint mainly the acl?

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Evaluation: There are many possible causes of painful popping of the knee (chondromalacia patella, meniscal tears, intra-articular loose bodies and instability of the joint secondary to ligamentous injury) and the appropriate treatment will be determined by the diagnosis.  A visit to an orthopaedic surgeon should give you an answer.

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What is a acute tear medial meniscus mean in the knee? is surgery a treatment option?

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What are some treatment options for a dislocated knee?

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Just found out my knee fat pad is calcifying, what are the treatment options? i am a professional rugby player and want to be back playing asap.

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What are the treatment options for cartilage wear in my knee?

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Good day, i was wondering what are my treatment options for water on the knees? my right leg is very swollen and painful its been a few weeks now and it doesnt heal on its own. i wear a knee guard for compression but it doesnt seem to work?

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Neck, shoulder, lower back, knee, ankle pain. tendonitis that don't recover. docs can't find structural problem. chronic pain? gait? treatment option?

A member asked:

Best treatment option for s. ludunensis in my knee after total knee removal?

A member asked:

I had mri of my knee and it suggests meniscocapsular disruption. what does this mean and what are the treatment options ?

A member asked:

Delaminated cartilage in knee from repet kneeling. mri diagnosed. workers comp. mild/moderate pain daily. what are my longterm treatment options?

A member asked:

What are the treatment options for painful popping of the left knee joint mainly the acl?

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