A 53-year-old male asked:
i have meniscus pain is surgery a good option ?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
This requires: a comprehensive medical history, physical examination of the knee and radiographic studies to know if the meniscal problem makes you a surgical candidate or not. Take care.
Answered on Nov 1, 2014
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frank Holmes answered
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Not the only option: Some patients can recovery fairly well with nonoperative treatment with aggressive PT/rehab and a brace. However, there is risk that the meniscus can ... Read More
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Michalski answered
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Exercise: If you do not have pain & swelling exercises will help. Otherwise surgery. Yes to clicking.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Gabor answered
33 years experience Diagnostic Radiology
Probably not.: From what you report, the meniscal changes do not require surgery because there is no true meniscal tear, but talk to your doc about your options.
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