A member asked:

A medial extrusion shown on a mri would mean a tear of the meniscus? i have a lot of pain and discomfort on the medial side of the knee please help

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes: There are two main causes for pain on the medial side if the knee, 1) meniscus tear & 2) arthritis. If the MRI showed protrusion or extrusion, then yes...A meniscus tear is possible. If your ortho surgeon told you to "live with it" then it wouldn't hurt to get a 2nd opinion.

Answered 8/22/2020

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