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What can be done for a displaced meniscus or extrusion of the medial meniscus? i was told to live with it but i can't please explain and help me
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Arthroscopy: If your pain is truly from your meniscus, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or repair is your best option.
Answered 7/31/2018
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Displace meniscus: I am not sure why you were told to live with it. If the meniscus is displaced then you could benefit from arthroscopic surgery to remove it. Sometimes an extruded meniscus is seen with arthritis. Even then, if the pain is significant, surgery may give some relief. I would suggest that you seek a second opinion.
Answered 7/31/2018
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Conservative : At your young age this can be treated with injections including viscosupplementation as well as an unloaded brace if you have a thin leg. Other options are low impact exercise, physical therapy, weight loss, nsaids and tylenol (acetaminophen).
Answered 2/24/2018
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