Question 1

My MRI shows a complete tear in the posterior horn and body of the lateral meniscus, along with a Schatzker type 3 lateral tibial plateau fracture and joint effusion. I don't have pain or locking, just a bit of swelling do I really need surgery for this?

Accepted Answer

It's difficult to say definitively whether you need surgery without a thorough examination by an orthopedic specialist. However, a complete tear in the lateral meniscus, along with a Schatzker type 3 tibial plateau fracture, usually necessitates surgical intervention. While the lack of pain and locking might be a positive sign, the tibial plateau fracture itself often requires surgical fixation.

Question 2

I had a knee replacement surgery a month ago and the wound has healed but there's still a little yellow pus coming from one spot I took linid 600 and duonem 200 for 6 days last week but the pus hasn't stopped completely should I keep taking the antibiotics and is it okay to cover that area with a gauze pad

Accepted Answer

Yes ,another course of antibiotics is advised for atleast 7 days and also ortho opinion advised to the patient.

Question 3

How much would it cost to get the plate removed from my humerus in a private hospital? It's been almost two years since the surgery and I'm wondering if it's time to take it out what's the usual price range for something like this?

Accepted Answer

It is not necessary to remove the plate unless causing problem to you. Cost varies between Hospital to hospital. Consult orthopaedic doctor. It is approximately 30 to 60 thousands

I've been having pain in my left knee for about two months now, and sometimes it makes a cracking sound when I straighten it. What could be causing this, and is surgery something I might need?

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

My MRI shows a complete tear in the posterior horn and body of the lateral meniscus, along with a Schatzker type 3 lateral tibial plateau fracture and joint effusion. I don't have pain or locking, just a bit of swelling do I really need surgery for this?

How much would it cost to get the plate removed from my humerus in a private hospital? It's been almost two years since the surgery and I'm wondering if it's time to take it out what's the usual price range for something like this?

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