Meniscal tears ... Why are they so common? Is surgery always necessary?

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Uploaded by on Jan 8, 2011

Meniscus tears are VERY common... even in people who do not even know it! Not all meniscus tears require surgery. The more you learn, the better off you are. We treat patients, not MRI findings... and your physicians needs to take into account your quality of life and limitations to determine what the proper treatment plan should be for your meniscus tear and knee pain.

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  • 72 yr old gringo living in Panama with pretty good Spanish skills.....yet reading the results of my MRI left doubt about my "fraccionamiento del cuerno posterior del mensico medial". This video was clear and explicit and gave me reassurance that I should not panic, but live on normally to see if my symptoms diminish. It's been two months since sitting on my heels warming up for yoga caused my trauma. I'll wait another month and gently/slowly increase activity. Gracias Doctor!!!! JGN

  • @jnettle1 you are welcome... I'm glad it was of assistance to you~! I also hope you continue to feel better!

  • You are welcome!

    Howard

  • Great information and advice. Thanks!

  • @milkphish2 Thank you for the kind comments!

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  • @sandeehoward One thing Obama did do right was to "Let me stress the word" I ...

    I feel he made healthcare affordable AND accessible to everyone while ALSO actually making people get medical insurance . I would look on the internet in your area for Free care or sliding scale payments hospitals . MOST hospitals have free care info right at the front desk . All you have to do is apply .

    Also depending on the state they have free health coverage for low income based people .

  • What would you recommend with someone who doesn't have insurance or money is there anything you can recommend other then robbing a bank.

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