Question 1

whats a residual meniscus tear?

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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

whats a lobular contour on meniscus??

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Irregular: A healthy meniscus will have relatively sharp borders.  A lobular shape is irregular and suggests the possibility of a tear or degeneration.  Discuss the specifics of your case with your doctor.

Question 3

will a meniscus injury disqualify me from joining the u.s. air force?

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Probably not: It depends how the meniscus tear is affecting your function. Mri's often show signal changes that can be interpreted as a tear by the radiologist reading it.  If you have localized joint pain, swelling, locking or giving way then you likely need arthroscopic surgery.  I have had many people who have had  knee or shoulder surgery rehab and joint the armed forces.

Question 4

can a meniscus be replaced?

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Yes: A cadaveric meniscus can be sewn in place of your damaged one. This treatment has its own limitations and may not work.

Question 5

what is a pinched meniscus?

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NO SUCH THING: Somebody needs expert evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

how does a meniscus get torn?

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Usually by twisting: The menisci are attached to the top of the tibia, shin bone, and cradle the end of the femur or thigh bone.  These are the two longest bones in the body.  As they move the meniscus should glide with the smooth surfaces of these two bones. If it gets caught between them a relatively minor seeming force can apply enough shear force to tear the meniscus.

Question 7

is it possible to fix meniscus?

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Yes: Certain types of tears are better to fix than others. If the patient is young and if the tear is in the vascular peripheral third zone of the meniscus then the chances of healing are better.

Question 8

what you do for a turn meniscus?

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Depends: Depends on the patient's age, the severity of the tear and whether there is instability of the knee. All these factors need to be known whether physical therapy, surgery or reconstructive surgery would be recommended.

Question 9

how to tell if i tore my meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Joint line tender: If you have torn either meniscus, it will usually be tender to touch.  In addition there will usually be some fluid in the joint and the pain is usually brought on with a twisting or pivot motion.  An orthopaedic surgeon can often tell by examining your knee and an MRI will usually confirm the diagnosis.

Question 10

can a displaced meniscus be fixed?

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Absolutely: Surgery can definitely be done to help people with problems of the , meniscus.  Usually a displaced meniscus implies it has been torn.  Depending on the location of the tear, the meniscus is usually either repaired or a portion of it is removed.  Thank you for your question.

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