- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
MRI showed a bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus. How bad is this kind of tear and is there any chance it can heal without surgery? I'm really worried about what this means for my knee long-term
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we can then consider surgical options.
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Consult a Orthopaedician
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