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Linear hyperintense signal noted in the posterior horn of medial meniscus suggesting grade ii mri changes. surgery or through excercise?

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It depend: If the patient have symptoms during daily activity and not improved by conservative measure i recommend diagnostic arthroscopy, most likely will find some changes in the posterior horn of the meniscus beside some arthritic changes, debarment will done and the patient will be informed about his condition and future prognosis.

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Answered 11/24/2012

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