Question 1

I was diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear on an MRI about a month and a half ago and still can't bend my knee fully. It hurts when I stand or walk is there a chance it could heal without surgery? What should I do to stay safe and help it recover?

Accepted Answer

Medial meniscus tear may heal with physiotherapy and rest if small;surgery is needed for mechanical symptoms or persistent movement limitations.

Question 2

I had arthroscopic meniscus surgery on my right knee 8 weeks ago and have been using my left leg for weight bearing. When going up or down stairs, which leg should I lead with to avoid putting too much strain on my healing knee

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised ortho opinion at apollo hospital.

Question 3

I'm a 22-year-old working in IT and just had surgery for a complete ACL tear and lateral meniscus tear in my left knee. The doctors did an ACL reconstruction and partial meniscectomy but didn't specify how much meniscus was removed. How serious is this and what are my chances of developing osteoarthritis later? Are there exercises I should avoid to protect my knee and do I need to follow any long-term precautions to prevent further damage?

Accepted Answer

The dry weight of Meniscus removed is generally not done. So to quantify the amount of Meniscus removed is difficult. 
 But be sure that even after aggressive meniscectomy, peripheral rim of Meniscus still remains.
 You can do any exercise, running or jogging in a graded manner post ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy.
 Your life remains same post this surgery
 People with Meniscus repair have to be cautious , there is no problem with people with meniscectomy .

I'm feeling some pain at the base of my neck, and it radiates to my shoulder whenever I turn to the right side. I saw the doctor, and they mentioned it might be a cervical rib. Could you explain what this is? I'm a bit worried about what it means and what I should do next.

Thats an extra growth cervical vertebrae,if you have symptoms Physiotherapy would help you.

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

I was diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear on an MRI about a month and a half ago and still can't bend my knee fully. It hurts when I stand or walk is there a chance it could heal without surgery? What should I do to stay safe and help it recover?

I had arthroscopic meniscus surgery on my right knee 8 weeks ago and have been using my left leg for weight bearing. When going up or down stairs, which leg should I lead with to avoid putting too much strain on my healing knee

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