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Cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone is called the meniscus. This can tear when the knee is rotated or extended too far.
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What does it mean when an MRI reports Intrasubstance high signal is seen within the anterior horn and body of the lateral meniscus?
Most likely a meniscus tear or possibly evidence of a previous surgery.
What is a stellate tear of the body of the lateral meniscus?
A stellate tear of the body of the lateral meniscus is a star shaped tear. Usually this is corrected surgically, but sometimes for a slight tear rest is appropriate.
What is an intra substance tear of the lateral horn of the lateral meniscus and what should be done about it?
Had mri results; are advanced tricompartmental degenerative arthosis of the left knee with maceration of the anterior horn of the lateral with full thickness cartilage loss in all three compartments as described with moderate joint effusion, synovial proliferation from synovitis and rice body formation for patient having had remote pateliar tendon repair....dont understand
Which ligament in the knee is damaged in extension?
medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate
What does Degenerative intrinsic signal abnormality of the posterior horn mean?
What is Worse radial tear of the medial meniscus body with 1.1 cm meniscal gap?
Does acl tear need surgery when you can walk on it?
The problem is that with an acl tear, you are able to walk in a straight line fairly easily; the anterior cruciate ligament is important in lateral, or side to side movement.
Torn medial meniscus and partial tear of laterial meniscus settlement?
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What is some intrasubstance signal within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus mean?
An intrasubstance signal within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus suggests an abnormality within the tissue itself. It could indicate a meniscal tear, degeneration, or inflammation. Further imaging or clinical examination is usually needed to determine the specific cause and appropriate treatment.
What is the average settlement for a medial meniscus tear where the tear could not be repaired and the meniscus had to be removed?
average settlement for slip and fall torn meniscus and acl with future surgery
I had a torn ACL and three years later my knee is popping. What up?
The ACL repair may have been damaged or torn. It may also be a meniscus tear. When you tear your meniscus, the knee seems to pop.
ACL tear stands for?
Unfortunately, many NFL players know this one. It's the anterior cruciate ligament , and is the most frequent injury during sports (or work) when a sudden sideways (lateral) shock occurs to the knee causing a tear, rupture or separation of the ligament from the bone.
What are some symptoms of a meniscus tear?
Meniscus tear symptoms can range from mildly painful to extreme. Some of the meniscus tear symptoms to look for include: - Swelling of the knee area - Stiffness in the knee - Sharp or stabbing pain upon squatting or kneeling - Popping or clicking sound in the knee - Difficulty standing or unsteady sensation upon standing - Decreased range of motion
