A member asked:

Does torn miniscus necessarily mean tkr. torn in r knee 3weeks before tkr l knee. surgeon says not sure it would end pain to just scope miniscus.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Torn meniscus: All people that have knee arthritis have a complex tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. A knee scope will likely not fix your problem as the symptoms you are having are likely the result of your degenerative arthritis and not the meniscus. The meniscus tear is a result of the altered biomechanics from the arthritis.

Answered 5/18/2013

5.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Does torn miniscus necessarily mean tkr. torn in r knee 3weeks before tkr l knee. surgeon says not sure it would end pain to just scope miniscus.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Blake Miller answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Why a surgeon choosing to suture the bucket handle tear meniscus for the knee instead of removing it ?

A member asked:

I have discoid meniscus on my left knee diagnosed by a surgeon but after he told me the symptoms I think I have one on my right as well because sometimes I have that click but not a pop neither ones hurt which he said is rare but good ?

A member asked:

I went to see the surgeon that operated on my knee after i had surgery and a new MRI and it showed a displacement of meniscus root but doctor said no?

A member asked:

When a orthopedic surgeon does surgery do they look under the patella? What causes locking and giving way of the knee joint? Could this be meniscus

A member asked:

MRI shows I tore ACL, lateral meniscus root, MCL, and small impaction fracture of lateral tibial plateau. Won't see a surgeon for another week. Is it safe to walk around with a brace with no crutches or will it make my knee worse?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Old sports injury = torn meniscus surgery. Now, i'm in pain again. Is there any solution other than total knee replacement? I had surgery for a torn meniscus about 8 years ago and a significant amount of shredded cartilage was removed. In recent months, e

I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus two years ago. I am now having sharp pain in my knee with some swelling and the pain is shooting down my calf. I dont see my surgeon til few weeks. When should I go to ER? I try not to go but in pain. I did PT b4?

Does total knee replacement replace the meniscus, MCL, and ACL?

Can a menisectomy, extruded meniscus stage 3 osteoarthritis lead to an earlier total knee replacement?

Do you think a lateral bucket handle meniscus tear with medial displacement and severe arthrosis calls for a total knee replacement. I think repair, heal then gel injections. I am not in pain, I can walk 1 to 2 miles I just can't squat or jump. 62 y?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?