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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.
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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
What type of cartilage forms the meniscus in a knee joint?
The meniscus is the cartilage surrounding the lower part of you knee cap, it acts as cushioning between the knee cap and tibia/ fibula. Usually when when you injure your meniscus it is a tear, and it almost always causes pain. Also the meniscus can't regrow itself so if you have a grade 3 tear (a tear that reaches the edges) you will probably need surgery. A grade 2 tear is a tear inside the meniscus that doesn't go all the way through. Grade one is very mild and usually isn't felt until (if it is ever) made worse.
What is the treatment for a lateral costotransverse ligament tear?
This is similar to a strain so rest and then light excercise.
Mild bursitis and small joint effusion of the right knee?
Trauma......was there a fall or sports injury?.....If so possible meniscus tear......Trauma to a knee can cause both...
What is a full thickness distal tear of the supraspinatus tendon?
What does it mean there is a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon mesuring 2.3 cm in the mediolateral dimension and approximately 2.9cm in the AP dimension. The tendon is retracted to a point lying beneath the lateral aspect of the acromion. Therer is superior sublucation of the humeral head relative to the glenoid.
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 tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus?
Cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone is called the meniscus. This can tear when the knee is rotated or extended too far.
Torn medial meniscus and partial tear of laterial meniscus settlement?
Settlement for a torn medial meniscus and partial tear of the lateral meniscus would depend on various factors such as the extent of the injury, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and impact on daily activities. Settlement amounts can vary widely but typically include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and potential future medical care if needed. It's advisable to consult with a personal injury attorney for guidance on negotiating a fair settlement with the responsible party or their insurance company.
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
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
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?
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.
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
What is the most common type of meniscal tear?
the bucket handle -- an incomplete longitudinal tear with displacement of the inner portion of the meniscus
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.
I have had surgery for meniscus tear and am still having problems. I am looking for a good orthopedic dr to get a second opinion. ?
You can get second opinion from Dr. Timothy Durnin, lansingspinaldecompression.com, call @ 708-466-9994, Chicago. He is a very best doctor known for meniscus tear I will secong that!
What type of cartilage forms the meniscus in a knee joint?
The meniscus is the cartilage surrounding the lower part of you knee cap, it acts as cushioning between the knee cap and tibia/ fibula. Usually when when you injure your meniscus it is a tear, and it almost always causes pain. Also the meniscus can't regrow itself so if you have a grade 3 tear (a tear that reaches the edges) you will probably need surgery. A grade 2 tear is a tear inside the meniscus that doesn't go all the way through. Grade one is very mild and usually isn't felt until (if it is ever) made worse.
