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A 37-year-old male asked:
Knee pain for decade and no particular injury or accident. mri said chondromalacia patella and medial posterior meniscus horizontal tear with mild joint fluid effusion. need diagnosis/name of disease. is it permanent? surgery recommended?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
First, you describe wear and tear "chondromalacia", and an injury to at least one meniscus. Would consult with an orthopedic surgeon. Surgery is not always the approach, as a steroid injection and a series of hyaluronic acid injections might be preferred approaches. Physical therapy definitely should be commenced.
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Answered Jul 13, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPManswered
Podiatry 44 years experience
Very young for this problem. You could have a biomechanical problem causing abnormal wear of the he joint cartilage. If you have “flat”feet or muscle imbalance or rotation at the hip can be involved.
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Reviewed Jul 14, 2021
Last updated Sep 8, 2021
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