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I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus last year and itsettled without surgery. i went dancing last night and nowthe left side of my left knee is hurting. what could be the reason?
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Meniscus tear: A torn meniscus can often cause intermittent symptoms. Meniscus tears usually do not heal so it is likely that your meniscus is still causing you problems.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Tears don't heal: While your pain may have improved, once torn the meniscus doesn't heal so your slick moves on the dance floor probably flared things up. Try to give it a couple weeks to rest, ice, nsaids but if previously diagnosed and hurting again you may need something further. See doc if pain continues.
Answered 5/23/2018
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Meniscus tears: Meniscus tears generally do not "heal" due to the fact that they have very poor blood supply. They may become less symptomatic with time. Generally surgery is more reliable to treat meniscus tears with partial removal of the torn tissue. Repairs are possible but less common.
Answered 12/19/2017
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