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My knee is clicking and locking... mri says no new tear after many meniscectomys.. it is possible the tear was missed. it hurts really bad.
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Clicking/locking: "sounds" more like post opertive/traumatic arthritis/tendonitis. I suggest repeat orthopedic exam and possible cortisone injection. The clicking and locking are symtoms of underlying pathology.
Answered 3/15/2022
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Yes: Yes it is possible a meniscus tear can be “missed” on mri, especially if you have had previous knee surgeries. It is also possible (even likely) that your symptoms may be coming from something else. Chondromalacia is a fairly common cause. Don’t hesitate to discuss with your surgeon.
Answered 11/22/2018
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What can be done if a knee MRI comes back negative but the patient is still having problems? Can a MRI miss a medial meniscus tear? Please explain
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Is a torn medial meniscus operable in teens? I was told that my 15 yr old most likely has torn cartiladge in his knee from an auto accident two years ago when he jammed his knee on the dashboard. I don't know yet if the tear was missed on the original mri
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