South Amboy, NJ
A 34-year-old male asked:
does a grade two signal within the posterior horns of the laterial and medial menisci need surgery?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Burnsanswered
Emergency Medicine 37 years experience
Well...: Your MRI signals certainly don't need the surgery, but if you have clinical signs and symptoms of a medial meniscal tear that doesn't respond to conservative therapy and causes continual pain, disability preventing you from participating in your normal activities then you might need arthroscopy and menisectomy. All the best!
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Dr. David Gruen commented
Radiology 30 years experience
In general, patients and their symptoms determine optimal rx - not MRI findings. Talk to your orthopedist.
Apr 17, 2014
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A 31-year-old member asked:
I need surgery on my meniscus, probably a replacement. How long is the typical recovery time for a replacement?
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Dr. Howard Luksanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
It varies: If you are referring to a meniscus transplantation, the recovery can be extended over a number of months. If you are simply talking about treatment for a meniscus tear, then the recovery is usually far more rapid. If the torn piece is removed, the recovery can usually be measured in days. If the tear is repaired, the recovery generally takes approximately 3 months or slightly longer.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
I think I tore my meniscus since it's cracking. Will I need surgery to fix it?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
You need evaluation: to find out if you have an torn meniscus or if surgery is advised.
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