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Knee Pain - Grade II Meniscus Tear
35-year-old woman from Bangalore. Weight is 84 Kgs. Having knee pain for maybe close to 2 Years – Not constant, kind of intermittent. Got MRI done for both knees. Key findings of Report: Right Knee-“Grade II horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus". Left Knee - "Grade II horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial and lateral menisci". I have just started physiotherapy focused on Quadriceps & VMO strengthening exercises. Wanted opinion on: 1. How long does it typically take for this condition to improve and for the pain to fully subside? 2. Is it fully curable? 3. Will I be able to wear high heels again?
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It usually takes 6-12 weeks for pain to subside. Yes it’s fully curable. Yes you will wear high heels
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It will take 2-3 month for recovery
Life style modifications required to avoid further injury
High heel can be used in future
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Better u should discuss with the doctor whom u trust the most, there are many approach to this problem it's better decided by the surgeon who has examined you and know your clinical profile better than all of us. So my advise is please discuss with your surgeon what is best for u.
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
1=3 months
2=Yes
3=Yes
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