i have a lateral meniscus tear in my left knee and i'm wondering if surgery is really necessary or are there other treatment options i can try instead since i'd prefer to avoid surgery if possible

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Meniscus tear can sometimes be treated conservatively with rest,bracing,and physiotherapy.MRI findings and symptoms guide need for surgery.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I have a meniscus tear in my left knee and I'm considering arthroscopic surgery can you give me an idea of how much it usually costs

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I've been having this ganglion cyst on my wrist lately and it's been bothering me. What usually causes these and what are the treatment options? Is it something serious that might need surgery, and if so, how long does recovery usually take? Also, what's the chance of it coming back after treatment? Could you recommend a good specialist for this in Mumbai or nearby areas?

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I'm worried about my chondromalacia diagnosis from a few years ago. I sometimes didn't stick to the doctor's advice about not jumping, running, or folding my knees, and now Im experiencing knee pain whenever I put stress on them. I recently started karate classes that involve a lot of those activities. Is there anything youd recommend I do to manage the pain and keep my knees in good shape while still attending classes?

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