Question 1

whats a residual meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

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

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!

Question 3

can a meniscus tear hear by itself?

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Sometimes: That depends upon the location and the type of tear. Small tears that are close to the outside edge of the meniscus may heal by their own. Tears closer to the inner free edge of the meniscus probably will not.

Question 4

medial meniscus tear , does it heal?

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Not usually: Meniscal tears do not usually heal on their own but require surgical intervention.

Question 5

does a meniscus tear require surgery?

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Yes: The meniscus tear require surgery.

Question 6

can walking make a meniscus tear worse?

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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 7

acl and meniscus tear reconstruction cost?

Accepted Answer

ACL and meniscus: Costs vary with type of anesthesia, location of procedure, implants or products used, sometimes with time in or and recovery, meds needed, pt duration, any imaging, bracing, dressings, crutches. Ask your orthopedic surgeon for their fees, but remember the cost of pt and bracing will increase the bottom line.

Question 8

can cortisone offer relief for meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief only: Meniscal tears generally do not heal.  Inflammation is a normal step in healing, and steroids block inflammation.  Any relief that one feels after a steroid injection is from inflammation reduction.  Generally, acute meniscal tears require surgery, unless they are very small.

Question 9

could you walk normally after a meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Not all tears hurt: Most meniscal tears are symptomatic/bothersome, but many are not. This determination is largely dependent upon the location and type of tear. Small frayed tears are likely less symptomatic than larger vertical tears or horizontal tears of the meniscus. If the tear is repeatedly snagged or caught by the normal motions of the knee, symptomatic tears will likely require treatment, usually arthroscopy.

Question 10

what are signs of swelling from a meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Joint irritation: Swelling of the knee is common with several different knee problems. When there is an effusion immediately after a knee injury, a possible cause is severe injury to an internal joint structure, like the anterior cruciate ligament or a fracture of the top of the shin bone.

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