Understanding Meniscus Tears: Should You Consider Arthroscopic Surgery?
Meniscal tear arthroscopy inquiry..? Hello Doctor, I have a question. When I was in middle school, I was injured by a heavy object, and an MRI showed that I had a tear in the cartilage of my left knee meniscus. At that time, the doctor only recommended medication to see if it w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The treatment for a meniscus tear depends on the specific circumstances and may involve repair or partial or total meniscectomy. If repair is possible, the prognosis is the best. Partial meniscectomy also yields good results, while total meniscectomy may accelerate the wear of th...[Read More] Understanding Meniscus Tears: Should You Consider Arthroscopic Surgery?
Understanding Meniscus Tears: Treatment Options and Recovery in Taiwan
Meniscus tear Hello Dr. Chou, About a year ago, I accidentally injured the meniscus in my left knee while playing basketball. I consulted a doctor and underwent nearly six months of rehabilitation and rest. However, when I resumed playing, I reinjured it (I did warm-up exercises...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. Pain in the left knee joint may indicate potential injuries to the meniscus and cruciate ligaments. 2. Currently, arthroscopic surgery can repair these injuries, and it is best to go to a medical center (such as Veterans General Hospital or Tzu Chi Medical Center). 3. The ...[Read More] Understanding Meniscus Tears: Treatment Options and Recovery in Taiwan
Post-ACL Surgery: Understanding Pain and Swelling in the Knee
Post-operative issues following knee arthroscopy? I underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus tear two months ago. I still experience pain while walking at times, and there is still swelling around the knee area, requiring aspiration of the fluid approximately once a week dur...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Knee arthroscopy is both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool that is currently widely used for knee injuries caused by trauma or sports-related injuries. Treatment for meniscus tears depends on the location and extent of the tear, and may include repair, partial resection, among ot...[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Understanding Pain and Swelling in the Knee
Understanding Knee Injuries: ACL and Meniscus Tears Explained
Issues Following Knee Joint Injury I have fallen off my motorcycle 26 days ago, resulting in a ligament injury on the right side of my left knee, with a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and possible meniscus tear. For the first 11 days, I experienced pain inside th...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
According to the presenting complaint, after the injury, an MRI examination revealed a suspected meniscal cartilage tear and ACL rupture. I recommend performing an arthroscopy first, which can help confirm the diagnosis. If there is a meniscal tear, it can be treated simultaneous...[Read More] Understanding Knee Injuries: ACL and Meniscus Tears Explained
Preparing Mentally for Knee Surgery: What to Expect After an Injury
I want to mentally prepare myself before knee surgery? I fell while riding my motorcycle and injured the ligaments on the right side of my left knee joint and the ligaments in the front. There is also a possibility of a meniscal tear. I previously had blood drawn from the joint c...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
From the previous notes, it is evident that your prior physician managed your case very well. Generally, my approach involves conducting a thorough examination to determine whether there is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and whether the meniscus is ruptured. In th...[Read More] Preparing Mentally for Knee Surgery: What to Expect After an Injury