- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
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?
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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.
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