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Q: Can a torn meniscus heal itself?
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Can a torn tendon heal without surgery?

yes. it depends on where the meniscus is torn and how old the patient is.


Can a torn patellar tendon heal without surgery?

No, a torn patellar tendon typically requires surgery to fully heal and restore strength and function to the knee joint. Surgery is usually recommended to repair the tendon and allow for proper rehabilitation to optimize recovery. Physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises are often prescribed post-surgery to regain full range of motion and strength in the knee.


Can a Partially torn Shoulder blade tendon heal itself?

A partially torn shoulder blade tendon cannot heal itself. This is similar to frayed rope and would need special care so that it can heal.


What is medial meniscus tear?

It is when the cartilage in the knee called the meniscus is torn apart. this is also confused with an over-sized meniscus (which i have). it comes with pain, instability, and the sensation of giving out. The meniscus may heal or may not. Surgery to get the meniscus repaired is possible. the injury will most likely not take you out of a sport such as football or baseball.


Will a tear of the meniscus heal on it's own?

Meniscus do not heal on their own. Vitamin D will not repair it, the only solution is surgery. All surgery does is detach the torn part hanging off to prevent further tearing. One can come back to sports from this injury with proper rehabilitation.


Will the meniscus grow back?

No, if your meniscus is torn a surgeon can remove the torn part with a laser but later in life you will need to have a knee replacement.


You have acl injurey so what is exercise for repair that?

If it is torn, it does not heal itself. You need surgery.


Can you have a torn meniscus and not have pain?

yes you will have pain


Does a torn meniscus operation hurt?

yes, probobly


If someone has to have surgery for torn acl and meniscus how long will recory time take?

It take up to six weeks for the recovery time on a torn acl and meniscus surgery.


How do you know if you have torn the cartilage in your knee?

This is called a meniscus tear and is quite painful where you are unable to put weight on that side. Generally it doesn't heal and requires arthroscopic surgery to clean out the detritus.


How much does surgery cost for menicus torn knee?

How much does it cost to repair a torn meniscus