Surgery in meniscus tear- is it necessary ?

The meniscus is the cushion-like cartilage in your knee that absorbs shock and supports smooth movement.A meniscus tear happens when this cartilage gets injured — either from trauma or wear and tear. 🧠 Grades of Meniscus Tear on MRI 🔹 Grade 1 & 2: These are not actual tears Show mild degeneration or changes within the meniscus Most heal on their own with rest, activity modification, and physiotherapy No surgery needed in majority of cases 🔹 Grade 3 Tear: This is a true meniscus tear Often seen in athletes, trauma, or twisting injuries May require arthroscopic surgery if causing pain, locking, or instability 🩺 Common Surgical Tear: Bucket Handle Tear The meniscus is torn from front to back The torn flap flips and gets stuck inside the joint, causing the knee to lock Needs arthroscopic repair or trimming for proper function 🎯 Takeaway: Not all meniscus issues need surgery. Correct diagnosis on MRI and symptoms help decide the best treatment path — conservative or surgical. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in the video are the doctor’s personal views based on his own experience. Kindly do not use this information for your treatment decisions without your doctor’s advice. Please follow the advice of your surgeon/doctor for best results. This video is intended solely for educational purposes and should not be used for medicolegal purposes. Dr Pankaj Walecha, MS(Orthopaedics) Fellow Hip & Knee Surgery, UK Joint replacement fellowships (South Korea, Germany) CONTACT DR WALECHA’S OFFICE Email- [email protected] CALL 011-40503072, 9873824600, 9643757716 COMMUNICATIONS/DIGITAL MEDIA OUTREACH - [email protected] #meniscustear #kneearthroscopy #drpankajwalecha