Question 1

what does signal intensity in the lateral meniscus mean on an mri?

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It's a : "Non specific" abnormality but MAY indicate an intrasubstance tear (tear in the body of the cartilage which makes up the meniscus. The lateral meniscus is the cartilage which supports the "outside" of the knee. The physician who ordered the MRI should be consulted as to what your next "move" should be (No PUN intended)
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 2

what does hetergenity signal of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus attachment root mean? what does the patella apex body mean? please help

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Likely meniscal tear: the imaging suggests that you have problems with the cartilage in your knee.  If your clinical symptoms, e.g. knee pain, clicking with walking, are persistent, then these results indicate significant cartilage problems in your knee;  You need an orthopedic consult to assess the need for surgery.

Question 3

my mri says " chronic changes of the medial meniscus with complex tearing of the posterior horn noted. lateral meniscus in intact". will surgery help?

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Yes: If u are having medial( inside) knee pain w/ swelling and or " catching " and are in good health arthroscopic meniscal repair vs. Resection can be helpful .If  you are overweight and have significant associated knee arthritis your chances of improving after the " scope" are lessened. See a board certified ors who is proficient @ knee arthroscopy. Good luck!

Question 4

the mri suggests : complete discoid lateral meniscus with oblique tear in ant horn. grade 2 signal involving body and posterior horn of med meniscus?

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Unclear ?: Not sure what your question is exactly. Sounds like you have a torn, discoid lateral meniscus. Grade 2 signal in the medial meniscus means an abnormality that does not reach an articular surface and does not meet MRI criteria for a tear.

Question 5

athroscopic debridement & menisectomy, partial medial & lateral. grd1 oa changes lt medial femoral condyle, large posterior horn tear lateral meniscus?

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Yikes: The wear on your lateral side and lateral meniscus tear is a not great. The lateral meniscus is responsible for balancing and distribution of force more so than the medial. Be very cautious returning to plant and pivot sports.

Question 6

mri of my knee was done last week, they found anterior horn lateral meniscus has degenerative changes with apparent tear within the medial portion of the anterior horn. small joint effusion present.  ?

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Meniscal tear: A degenerative meniscal tear simply refers to a tear in part of the cartilage within the knee joint, caused by wear and tear.  Joint effusion refers to fluid in the joint, a reaction to the tear.  Meniscal tears can typically be treated conservatively, with nsaids, pt, time, and knee injections, if needed.  Surgery is rarely necessary.

Question 7

does tearing your lateral meniscus make a noise?

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No: Not necessarily, although associated injury to acl can making a popping  sound.

Question 8

what can i do for a torn lateral meniscus?

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Lateral meniscus : It really depends on the type of meniscus tear and the symptoms you are experiencing. For a small meniscus tear that does not cause pain, you do not need any treatment. For a large tear that causes pain, catching, locking, or popping, you may need surgery. When you get to surgery, you may have a repair vs removal of the torn part of the meniscus.

Question 9

tore my lateral meniscus. is surgery eminent?

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I belive so: Some kind of surgery either to repair or to take out the torn portion.

Question 10

what are the signs of a torn lateral meniscus?

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Pain: Usually a meniscus tear will cause knee pain. Specifically it usually causes pain with twisting, cutting or going up or down stairs. Sometimes the knee can lock up or give out, these can also be signs of a meniscal tear. Your sports medicine doctor can do an examination of the knee which often can help determine if the meniscus is torn.

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