How can i tell if my meniscus is torn?

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How can you tell how much of your meniscus is torn? Can you tell without invasion test? Had meniscus tears for 4 years and 2 ops and torn it again?

Answer 1

Meniscal tears: There are several types of meniscal tears (see pic). Some meniscal tears occur w/ acute injury & some as degenerative changes (over time). Common symptoms include pain, swelling, clicking/ popping, locking/ catching, giving way, and/ or limited range of motion. Hope this helps. It is best if you let a physician examine you and possibly order an MRI to be sure.

Answer 2

Depends...: Many people with torn menisci have no symptoms at all... Most do not experience much discomfort with walking... A few do. The most painful activities typically associate with a meniscus tear include kneeling, squatting, pivoting and twisting. Some may also experience giving way or locking if the piece is torn piece is large enough.

Answer 3

Mri: Diagnoatic arthroacopu knee arthrogram completes list last two of historical interest MRI jas replaced other tests.

Answer 4

Examination and MRI: Some experienced Doctors can reliably diagnose a meniscal tear from physical examination, and at times the history of how the injury was obtained is very suggestive. In today's medical environment, most Doctors wish to confirm their diagnosis with MRI to see if surgery is indicated. Some insurances will not pay for surgery unless there is an abnormal MRI.

Answer 5

Pain/ swelling: A torn meniscus in someone your age is typically related to an injury. A twisting injury or deep bending of the knee while bearing heavy weight (squats/lunges) are usual mechanisms. Pain along the joint line associated with joint swelling is expected. Swelling may be mild/ moderate. Loss of full extension or pain with full flexion or extension and catching/ locking sensation highly suggestive.

Answer 6

Meniscal tears: There are several types of meniscal tears (see pic). Some meniscal tears occur w/ acute injury & some as degenerative changes (over time). Common symptoms include pain, swelling, clicking/ popping, locking/ catching, giving way, and/ or limited range of motion. Hope this helps. You may wish to try thessaly test, but it is best if you let a physician examine you and possibly order an MRI to be sure.

Answer 7

Injury.: If you had a twisting/pivoting injury that has resulted in knee swelling and a sense of pain and instability, then you may have torn your ACL and meniscus. See an orthopedic knee surgeon ASAP to get evaluated.

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