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The meniscus is now known to play an important role in the complex biomechanisms of the knee. For instance, it is involved in ... MRI accurately depicts the anatomy and pathology affecting almost every joint in the body. Because MRI is highly accurate, most leading orthopedic surgeons prefer MRI to arthroscopy. 6, 7, 8...
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Figure 3: Torn medial meniscus with fragment located at peripheral aspect of joint. ... In some instances, additional diagnostic tests such as an MRI may be ordered. If the history and physical findings indicate that a tear is present, arthroscopic surgery may be indicated for treatment.
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Have an MRI or arthroscopy to diagnose a torn meniscus. ... In severe tears, pieces of the torn meniscus can move into the joint space. This can make your knee catch, pop, or lock. You may not be able to straighten it. Your knee may feel "wobbly" or buckle without warning.
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Your doctor will review the pictures and call you with the results or review the results with you at your next office visit. Here are examples of MRI scans. See below, a normal ACL (left) and a torn ACL (right). ... MRI of Torn ACL ... MRI of Normal Meniscus...
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is often used to diagnose meniscal injuries. The meniscus shows up as black on the MRI. Any tears appear as white lines. An MRI is 70 to 90% accurate in identifying whether the meniscus has been torn and how badly.
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A normal meniscus appears as black triangles on the MRI images. When a meniscus is torn, the normal triangular appearance is disrupted. The torn portion of the meniscus may also be seen in an abnormal position, often in the center or the knee joint.
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orthopedics.about.com/od/hipknee/a/mriknee.htm
orthopedics.about.com/od/hipknee/a/mriknee.htm
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Initial treatment for a torn meniscus usually is directed towards reducing the pain and swelling in the knee. ... When such gradual, degenerative meniscal cleavage or fissuring develops and is discovered by MRI scanning or arthroscopy, while it is still commonly said that the patient "tore" their meniscus, this is actually...
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What is a torn meniscus? ... magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body; can often determine damage or disease in a surrounding ligament or muscle.
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www.oralchelation.com/calcium/DegenerativeKneeJoint/p15...
www.oralchelation.com/calcium/DegenerativeKneeJoint/p15.htm
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Meniscus tears can fixed arthroscopically. ... However, if your meniscus is torn near its outer edge, then a meniscus repair may be possible. Typically your surgeon can only tell this at the time of your arthroscopy. It is definitely in your benefit to try to repair the meniscus if possible.
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www.jointhealing.com/pages/knee/meniscus_surg.html
www.jointhealing.com/pages/knee/meniscus_surg.html
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