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Oblique focus of increased signal within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus which extends to the inferior articular surface. surgery or not?
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Meniscus tear: If locking, or giving mechanical problems: YES. If not: NO. Check with your orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 7/20/2014
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MRI knee: sounds suspicious for a type III signal which usually indicates a tear of the meniscus. That said, even if there is a 'tear' surgery is not necessarily needed. check with your local orthopedist.
Answered 9/13/2015
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