Question 1

i made.mri  left knee and it says (mucoid degeneration of the posterior horn of medial meniscus and mild joint effusion) what is recommended treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nonsurgically: Conservative treatment initially: nsaids, physical therapy, and possible cortisone injection. Surgery only if no better with conservative care.

Question 2

what does mucoid degeneration of the medial meniscus mean? seen on mri. also what does truncation mean of the posterior horn attaching roots mean?help

Accepted Answer

Mucoid degeneration,: like degenerative arthritis of a joint, generally occurs as a results of aging.  It can cause pain and to a meniscal tear.  Truncation means that the size of the posterior horn is smaller than normal, usually due to a prior tear or surgery.

Question 3

mucoid degeneration of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. 2nd grade retropatellar chondromalacia. tiny plica mediopatellaris. treatment?

Accepted Answer

: An orthopedic surgeon might choose a cortisone injection, or even hyaluronic acid.  Physical therapy might be an initial approach.  Would not anticipate need for surgery based upon your description.  Discuss at length with an orthopedist who specializes in knees.

Question 4

mri shows a fairly extensive tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus and advanced mucoid degeneration of acl.  will this require surgery?  thanks!

Accepted Answer

Probably: But some people successfully rehab it. But  it is between you and your orthopedist and the amount of expected activity that will hel

Question 5

i have a horizontal oblique tear extending to the inferior articular surface of posterior horn of medial meniscus.  also small joint effusion.  can it heal completely without surgery?

Accepted Answer

No Meniscus Tears : Cannot heal on their own as the meniscus tissue has no real blood supply in an adult.  Surgery will probably be the only thing that can treat it. A torn meniscus means you have torn the cartilage ring of tissue that sits between your femur and tibia in the knee joint. If it is displaced that means it has torn and a flap of tissue is shifted to the middle of the knee joint.

Question 6

grade ii degenerative (mucoid degeneration) mr signal changes at posterior horn of medial meniscus. does this imply a tear? surgery?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If the signal does not communicate with the articular surface it is not torn but you have degenerative changes which can lead to a tear in the future.

Question 7

mri states grade 2 degenerative changes of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with moderate amount of joint effusion. whats the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: is not based on MRI findings alone. Treatment depends on integrating your history, physical, and MRI findings together so as to tell the complete story. This integration is commonly done by a physical medicine doctor or orthopedist.

Question 8

treatment for radial & longitudinal tears of the posterior horn medial meniscus, severe knee osteoarthrits moderate joint effusion, diffuse synovitis?

Accepted Answer

Numerous : The most definitive option is a knee replacement. Knee arthroscopy is not likely to be helpful at this point. Various injections such as cortisone, hyaluronic acid/joint fluid or platelet-rich plasma are reasonable options. Meds, braces and PT are considerations. If I can help, then join my care team and virtual practice at www.healthtap.com/dr-clarkeholmes

Question 9

last year after having an mri done i have a small knee joint effusion. there is a minor inferior surfacing vertical tear within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. no evidence of a lateral meniscal tear. no pain now can i play sports?

Accepted Answer

: Best is to consult your Ortho for the decision will be based on both clinical exam and CT findings and the sport you want to play.

Question 10

prominent oblique grade 2 signal in posterior body of medial meniscus , small joint effusion in left knee what should i do doctore said it will heal within 1 year but i have pain whenever i walk?

Accepted Answer

: Although only a tiny percentage of cartilages with grade 2 signal on MRI turn out to have tears on arthroscopy, the presence of fluid with persistent pain is suspicious of a tear in your case. You could get a second opinion or get rechecked by your orthopedic surgeon in in a few weeks, if you think there is no improvement in your symptoms.

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What does mucoid degeneration of posterior horn of medial meniscus and mild joint effusion mean

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I made.mri left knee and it says (mucoid degeneration of the posterior horn of medial meniscus and mild joint effusion) what is recommended treatment?

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What does mucoid degeneration of the medial meniscus mean? seen on mri. also what does truncation mean of the posterior horn attaching roots mean?help

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Mucoid degeneration of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. 2nd grade retropatellar chondromalacia. tiny plica mediopatellaris. treatment?

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Mri shows a fairly extensive tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus and advanced mucoid degeneration of acl. will this require surgery? thanks!

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I have a horizontal oblique tear extending to the inferior articular surface of posterior horn of medial meniscus. also small joint effusion. can it heal completely without surgery?

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Grade ii degenerative (mucoid degeneration) mr signal changes at posterior horn of medial meniscus. does this imply a tear? surgery?

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Mri states grade 2 degenerative changes of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with moderate amount of joint effusion. whats the best treatment?

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Treatment for radial & longitudinal tears of the posterior horn medial meniscus, severe knee osteoarthrits moderate joint effusion, diffuse synovitis?

A member asked:

Last year after having an mri done i have a small knee joint effusion. there is a minor inferior surfacing vertical tear within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. no evidence of a lateral meniscal tear. no pain now can i play sports?

A member asked:

Prominent oblique grade 2 signal in posterior body of medial meniscus , small joint effusion in left knee what should i do doctore said it will heal within 1 year but i have pain whenever i walk?

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