Question 1

types of meniscal tears and their remedies?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Several types depending on the region that is injured. They may require either repair or resection based on location/ age of patient and symptoms.

Question 2

what can you do is you have a meniscal derangement.  ( woman 65 years old)?

Accepted Answer

See orthopedist : May need to be cleaned and smoothed out by scope procedure (out-patient).

Question 3

can a tore meniscal lead to cellulits?

Accepted Answer

No: No way can a torn meniscus do that, unless there was a penatrating wound that entered the joint. The they + 2 separate problems

Question 4

should i avoid physical activity if i have a meniscal cyst?

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Yes.: Stay away from activities that cause pain or swelling.  Consult your orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

can your meniscal cartilage heal on its own with enough time?

Accepted Answer

No: Meniscal tears usually do not heal because the blood supply is poor.  Only peripheral tears which tend to be unstable have a potential for healing because these tears occur in a zone with good blood supply.  However, because these tend to be unstable, patients have surgery because of significant knee symptoms.

Question 6

what are symptoms of a meniscal tear?

Accepted Answer

PAIN, SWELLING: Fluid in the joint.

Question 7

are degrenerative meniscal tear ever operated on?

Accepted Answer

Meniscus tears: If the tear causes mechanical symptoms such as pinching and catching or locking, and you have failed conservative care, then yes.  Typically you would try physiotherapy, anti inflammatory medication, activity modification and injections prior to surgery.

Question 8

how to treat lateral meniscal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Arthoscopic: Decompress cyst by intra articular decompression or open cystectomy and repair of any abnormality plus or minus antibiotics and steroids.

Question 9

any information about an meniscal tear cure?

Accepted Answer

No: Although we are always working to improve care, we have not developed a way to repair or fix all meniscal tears.  The meniscus itself is part of the problem as its healing potential is low.  We just don't have great ways of manipulating biology yet.  Luckily, we can treat the pain and symptoms that they cause in the mean time.

Question 10

does grade 3 meniscal be treated without surgery.?

Accepted Answer

Probably, but would: Depend on your symptoms and examination findings, and your response to the conservative measures.
Remember the meniscal tissue does not heal because of not having any blood supply (in the commonest areas where they tear). So any improvements you might feel, would most likely be short lived. More than likely these are treated surgically.

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