I recently had a knee MRI that showed a possible meniscus tear and a fluid collection. The doctor says the fluid cannot be removed because it has to naturally reabsorbed by the body. He doesn't think surgery will benefit me because the tear is asymptomatic. I have been doing physical therapy for over a month but see no improvement. Went back to doctor & scheduled a "scope" to see what's going on. When will this fluid go away??
2006-12-04 01:08:31 · 7 answers · asked by Kimmy 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
How does he know the tear is asymptomatic...you are obviously having some problem for which you have sought care? A scope is a surgical procedure and I imagine that as long as he is in there, he may as well debide the meniscus...otherwise why go through the trouble of making incisions into the knee. If I went in for a scope and found that the doctor didn't debride any tears, I'd be quite upset. I also see no reason why it cannot be drained...this is not an uncommon prodecure. Yet, I am not the surgeon and have not seen your films...just sounds like the doctor is being overly cautious.
2006-12-05 15:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the yoga crap, and try a different doctor. If your not seeing any better results or don't feel better, a new physician is in order. I just had a meniscus tear removed on Thursday and it was no big deal. I didn't have the fluid problems like you, but I have heard of them removing the fluid with a syringe. (ouch) Good luck friend, and I feel your pain.
2006-12-04 01:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symptomatic(causing problems) collection of fluid in the knee usually needs aspiration. Wonder why your doctor said that about the fluid? Is he an orthopedist?
2006-12-04 21:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it drained by an osteopath/orthopedic surgeon.If the fluid returns then you have a problem like a torn meniscus for example.Doctor may want xrays or MRI done if fluid returns.
2006-12-04 02:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by Vic Timm?? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope you went to an orthopedic? Get the scope done..some fluids may be drawn off the knee..
2006-12-04 01:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doing too much to rehab your knee, and you are increasing inflammation/swelling. Try reducing down the intensity (not frequency), and see if it helps. Knees are difficult to rehab even if you hadn't had surgery, and it will likley take time. You may ask your PT for a compressive wrap after your routine to reduce/prevent swelling. If the swelling is in your lower leg and feet and not just knee...ask your Dr.
2016-03-13 03:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had fluid on my knee once before not from a tare, i had fallen on my knee and i have bad feet so it was combination of them both. and when i went to the doctor they gave me a steroid pack, told me to elevate and not walk on it much...then later i had to go to physical therapy.
2006-12-04 01:13:54 · answer #7 · answered by Nisey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋