mri of knee shows "oblique tear posterior horn medial meniscus, lateral patellar plica and minimal synovial knee effusion" will i need surgery? or ?

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Mri of knee shows "oblique nondisplaced tear posterior horn and body medial meniscus, meniscal protrusion into the medial gutter". Will i need surgery?

Answer 1

Most likely: most likely yes but it could be a simple surgery done by a scope to repair the tear of course go and see a bone doctor or knee specialist can help you good luck

Answer 2

Possibly: It depends on the degree of tear, how much it is effecting your daily activities and whether it responds to conservative treatment. If the plica does not get better with anti inflammatory meds you will most likely need arthroscopic surgery to remove it, although your orthopedic surgeon will be the best MD to determine that.

Answer 3

Spine evaluation: Spine pain radiating to the buttock region is a sign of nerve compression in the spine coming from either a herniated disc or arthritis in the spine. A spine evaluation is needed.

Answer 4

See your surgeon: It is quite likely that the pain you are experiencing in the buttock and lower back are completely unrelated to your knee replacement surgeries. If your pain has not responded to physical therapy, a thorough evaluation of your lower back (lumbar spine) is indicated.

Answer 5

No: Most patients do not experience back pain, however, many patients have some back arthritis that can be exacerbated by the use of crutches, a walker, or a cane after surgery.

Answer 6

Not from the surgery: Some patients with low back disease prior to their surgery with have their back condition aggravated with their therapy after surgery. Avoid straight leg raises post op when you have lumbar spine disease. Work on proper posture with your walker after surgery to protect your back. Use a lumbar support belt after surgery if you have known back pain to give your back some support.

Answer 7

B vitamins: Neuropathy can be very painful but b vitamins can be beneficial in alleviating the pain. You may want to see a neurologist to get further help as far as determining the cause; if you have not done so already.

Answer 8

Neuropathy: There are several causes of this type of pain. Your mother should be examined for the cause of the pain and then proper treatment can be given. Treating the cause is the best way to find relief of the pain.

Answer 9

Primary doctor: You have many symptoms that may or may not be related. The first person to see to evaluate these is your primary doctor.

Answer 10

Concussion: You should have your primary doctor refer you to a neurologist, preferably a specialist in headaches, concussion or traumatic brain injury.

Answer 11

Caution advised: In the years I have been practicing I have yet to see anyone with significant lasting improvement after radio frequency ablation which is used to cauterize the small nerves supplying sensation to the spine. Assess the risks versus benefits carefully before deciding.

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