Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

torn lateral meniscus. what can i do to treat it?

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See a doctor: You need to have someone assess this.  Not all meniscal tear necessitate a surgical procedure...  This depends on many factors--your age, the acuity of the tear and its position, as well as your symptoms to name a few.  Again, i recommend that you see a specialist.

Question 4

how can you tell if someone has a torn lateral meniscus?

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Exam, mri: Usually the first line of diagnostics would
be a history of the injury occurrence along
with a good physical exam
to confirm the diagnosis an MRI might be
required especially to get approval for
a surgery from one of the insurance companies.

Question 5

could a torn lateral meniscus heal, then tear easily again a few weeks after?

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Yes: Once it's torn it will never be the same. It's prone to re-injury.

Question 6

is it possible for a torn lateral meniscus heal, then tear easily again a few weeks later?

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Sure: When they repair a tear they leave much of  your meniscus in.  It is possible for you to retear that residual meniscus.

Question 7

how do i treat the stiffness from torn lateral meniscus?

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See a surgeon: Ortho surgeon should evaluate yuor knee.  Xrays, MRI and physicial exam are key in determining how significant your injury is.

Question 8

what types of treatments are available for a torn lateral meniscus?

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Well best: To ask your ortho guy.

You can do nothing
you can try a cortison injection which has the risk of accelerated arthritis.  So help now means more pain later possibly.

You can try physicial therapy.

You can have surgery if this all fails.

Question 9

what can be done about torn lateral meniscus and playing basketball?

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Best to ask your doc: Ortho surgeon will examine your knee
and determine if yuo need possible imaging or surgery.

Question 10

torn lateral meniscus, should i have meniscectomy or meniscus repair?

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Depends: If a repair is possible, that would typically be best.  The meniscus is a shock absorber inside the knee, and with removal or meniscectomy, there is greater risk for arthritis.  Every tear however cannot be repaired, and the tear pattern, location of tear, quality of tissue, and expectations of the patient need to be considered.  There will be restrictions after surgery if the meniscus is repaired.

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