Got diagnosed with a meniscus tear after an MRI and the doctor recommended surgery. I'm a bit nervous about going under the knife are there any other treatment options that could help heal it without surgery? I've been told I need surgery for my meniscus tear based on the MRI results. Is there any way to manage this without surgery, like physical therapy or injections? MRI showed a meniscus tear and surgery was suggested. I'd prefer to avoid surgery if possible what alternatives are out there that might work? Just found out I have a meniscus tear and the doc says surgery is the way to go. Are there non-surgical treatments that could fix this or at least ease the pain? Meniscus tear confirmed by MRI and surgery is the recommendation. Wondering if rest, meds, or exercises could help instead of going straight to surgery?

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My doctor recommended knee replacement for osteoarthritis but I'm not ready for surgery yet. Would Synvisc One injections help manage the pain and buy me some time before I need the procedure?

Yes injections are advised,if symptoms still persists ortho opinion is advised to the patient.

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I'm 24 and have bow legs, but lately I've been feeling pain in my left knee and sometimes hear a cracking sound. Could this be a sign of osteoarthritis? Is there any way to treat both the bow legs and knee pain without surgery?

ortho opinion is advised at apollo hospital.vitamin d level xray of the affected joints,and b12 level is advised to the patient.

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It's been four months since my fracture and I'm still using a walker. The x-ray shows a separate bone fragment will this heal on its own or will I need surgery to fix it?

Whether a separate bone fragment will heal on its own or require surgery depends on several factors, including the size of the fragment, its location, and whether it's causing any pain, functional limitations, or damage to nearby tissues. If it's been four months since the fracture and the fragment hasn't healed, it's possible that it's a non-union fracture, meaning the bone pieces haven't joined together. In these cases, surgery might be necessary to try to promote healing or remove the fragment.

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