Q. Do these MRI reports of mine suggest a tear in the knee?
Hello doctor,
I recently bumped my knee playing paintball against a piece of metal. It was sore as if from an impact or bruise. I had an MRI done just to be safe, it claims to be torn but I am a bit suspicious since it feels fine except for still having a feeling of being bruised and sore.
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I am sorry to know about your problem. I hope I can help you. I have read your MRI report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Yes, it does show a tear in the medial meniscus which is the cushion of your knees. But if you do not have any problem with it, you can leave it like that. You can apply an ice pack over the knee to reduce swelling and can take over counter pain killer.
My advice:
Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take medications with their consent.
- Ice pack application.
- Apply Diclofenac gel locally.
- Tablet Acenac-SR (Aceclofenac) 200 mg for five days.
- Tablet Pantop (Pantoprazole) 40 mg before breakfast for five days.
Thank you.
Treatment plan:
Ice pack application
Diclofenac gel locally
Tablet Acenac SR 200 mg for five days
Tablet Pantop 40 mg BBF for five days
Hello doctor,
Yes, I am familiar with the meniscus. I have torn my right knee meniscus before, and had a repair surgery for it; since then have made a full recovery. But this left knee feels like I have just bumped my knee. I have swelling but it does not feel the same. Is it possible that the inflammation can make the scan appear as if I have a tear when I may not? Or perhaps the tear is so minor that it does not require surgery? Because I feel no interruption when moving around. Attached are the photos, and the place I am pointing at with my finger is the location where my knee is slightly sore. Note that the injury was due to me playing paintball I was running and with a bent knee, made front contact with a flat / lightly rounded and smooth piece of metal with maybe 20 lbs of force. Note that I was wearing two layers of pants with one of them being pretty padded when I made contact.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
1. Yes it is possible that in recent traumatic events, MRI may not show the actual picture because everything is inflamed.
2. Minor tear does not require surgery. You are right, but the decision about the surgery depends upon the symptoms and site of the tear of the meniscus.
3. I have seen those pictures (attachments removed to protect thre patient's identity) and I would suggest you follow the advice which I have already prescribed.
Regards.
Thank you.
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
What causes knee pain in a football player?
.. thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Knee joint consists of two bones that are femur and tibia. In between these bones, a few structures are present which provide stability to the joint and make the jo Read full
MRI of the Postoperative Knee- Interpretations and Diagnostic Criteria.. is the most valuable imaging technique to assess the postoperative knee. Read this article to know more information .. ... Read full
MRI of IAC for asymmetrical hearing loss shows small vessel disease. Please explain... your anxiety. Mild small vessel disease is common in people older than 50 years. I agree completely with your primary physician's advise. Additionally, I would like to add that stop smoking if you do. Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
iCliniq's FREE Newsletters
Expert-backed health and wellness information, delivered to your email.
Thank you for subscribing to our Newsletters!
Also Read
PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions. Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this. Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades. Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask an Orthopaedician & Traumatologist Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.