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Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)?

Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)?

You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them.

Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)?

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Facts

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Feelings

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Decision

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Get the facts

Your options

Have an MRI or arthroscopy to diagnose a torn meniscus.
Try home treatment or physical therapy to see if your knee pain goes away.

Key points to remember

If your doctor thinks you have a minor meniscus tear and if your symptoms don't bother you too much, you may wait to see if it heals with rest. You may not need magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or arthroscopy.
If your symptoms are moderate to severe, or if your doctor thinks you have a meniscus tear and other knee injuries, your doctor may recommend either an MRI or arthroscopy. Some doctors prefer to do arthroscopy instead of MRI. Arthroscopy can locate a meniscus tear and treat it at the same time.
If your doctor thinks you need surgery to repair the meniscus, it should be done as soon as possible after the injury.

FAQs

What is a meniscus tear?

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of meniscus)—one at the outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. The menisci keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. A torn meniscus can prevent your knee from working right.

What causes a meniscus tear?

A meniscus tear is usually caused by twisting or turning quickly, often with the foot planted while the knee is bent. These tears can occur when you lift something heavy or play sports. Other knee injuries, such as a torn ligament, can happen at the same time. As you get older, your meniscus gets worn. This can make it tear more easily.

What are the symptoms of a meniscus tear?

Symptoms of a meniscus tear depend on the size and location of the tear. They also depend on your age and the health of your knee.

Symptoms may include things like knee pain, swelling, or stiffness. It may be hard to walk. Your knee may feel unstable, or it may be hard to straighten all the way. Or you may feel like your knee "catches" when you move.

Some people have severe pain and swelling right away when the tear happens. Or they might have less pain and swelling at first but then notice that it gets worse over a few days.

Older people sometimes don't notice when the tear happens. But then they notice symptoms later.

How will your doctor diagnose a meniscus tear?

Your doctor will ask how the injury happened and if you have ever had any other knee injuries. Your doctor may also ask you about pain, swelling, locking, or buckling of the knee. You will have a physical exam to find out if you have a torn meniscus and to rule out other knee injuries.

Your doctor will check both knees for tenderness, range of motion, and knee stability. X-rays are usually done. Based on your symptoms and the physical exam, your doctor may diagnose a meniscus tear. They may suggest that you follow up with an orthopedic surgeon, although it is not always needed. Your doctor or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy.

If your pain is very bad at first, you might go to the emergency room. If your pain is not so bad, you may wait to see if it goes away. Most people go to the doctor when pain and swelling comes back after they use their knee.

What is an MRI?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, and joints. It makes these images by using a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. MRI gives a good picture of the size of a meniscus tear and where it is. It also shows ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.

MRIs of the knee are helpful to identify a meniscus tear and to find any related injuries to the ligament, cartilage, and tendons.

What is arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a way to find problems and do surgery inside a joint without making a large cut (incision). Your doctor puts a lighted tube with a tiny camera—called an arthroscope, or scope—and surgical tools through small incisions.

Your doctor may recommend that you have arthroscopy instead of MRI if they think you might benefit from surgery to repair or remove part or all of your meniscus.

What are discomforts or risks of having an MRI or arthroscopy?

You will not have any side effects from the MRI test. But you may have some discomfort. For example:

The table you lie on may be hard, and the room may be chilly.
You may have discomfort from lying in one position for a long time.
Some people feel worried or anxious inside a standard, closed-type MRI machine. If this keeps you from lying still, you can be given medicine to help you relax. Or you can talk with your doctor about using an open MRI machine, which is less confining than a standard MRI.

Risks of arthroscopy include:

Bleeding within the joint.
Infection.
Blood clotting in your leg.
Nerve or joint damage.
A rare risk of compartment syndrome if pressure builds within the leg. When this occurs, you need treatment right away to release the pressure.

After arthroscopy, you may have swelling around the incision. This should go away within 2 weeks. It's normal for the site to feel tender for about a week. A small amount of bleeding from the incision is normal. Ask your doctor how much drainage to expect.

It may take several weeks to recover from arthroscopy. Your doctor may give you pain medicine and recommend rehabilitation exercises for you to do while you recover. You may have some soreness and pain after the procedure. You may need to apply ice to the joint and prop up the leg to reduce swelling and pain. Keep the bandages that cover your incision clean and dry.

How is a meniscus tear treated?

How your doctor treats your meniscus tear depends upon the size and location of the tear; when the injury happened; your pain, age, health status, and activity level; and your surgeon's preference. Your treatment choices are:

Nonsurgical treatment with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and physical therapy. You may wear a temporary knee brace.
Surgical repair to sew the tear together.
Partial meniscectomy, which is surgery to remove the torn section of the meniscus.
Total meniscectomy, which is surgery to remove the entire meniscus. This is generally avoided, because this option increases the risk for osteoarthritis in the knee.

Other knee injuries, such as to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or the medial collateral ligament, may happen at the same time as a meniscus tear. Your doctor may be able to find this out during a physical exam. In these cases, the meniscus tear will be treated as part of the treatment for the other injury.

Why might your doctor recommend having an MRI or arthroscopy?

Your doctor may advise you to have an MRI test or arthroscopy because:

Surgery may be an option for you.
The test could change your treatment plan.
The test could help you decide what kind of surgery to have.

Compare your options

Compare


What is usually involved?
What are the benefits?
What are the risks and side effects?

Have an MRI or arthroscopy Have an MRI or arthroscopy

An MRI test usually takes 30 to 60 minutes but can take as long as 2 hours.
During arthroscopy, you may have a general or regional anesthetic. Arthroscopy may take only about 15 minutes, but the whole procedure could take an hour or longer.
After arthroscopy, you'll rest your knee for several days, apply ice, and prop up your leg on pillows. You may not be able to drive for 24 hours or longer. Your doctor may give you medicine for pain.
With arthroscopy, you'll have swelling around the incision for about 2 weeks. It may take several weeks to fully recover.

An MRI test can tell whether you have a meniscus tear or other related injuries, and it can help with treatment decisions.
Arthroscopy can identify a meniscus tear and treat it at the same time. It can also see if you have other injuries.

You may feel discomfort during the MRI test.
You may have an arthroscopy when you didn't need one, because you may feel better over time without the procedure.
Risks of arthroscopy include:
- Bleeding within the joint.
- Blood clotting in your leg.
- A rare risk of compartment syndrome if pressure builds inside the leg.
- Nerve or joint damage.
These procedures are expensive.
Arthroscopy is surgery. All surgery has risks, including bleeding, infection, and risks related to anesthesia. Your age and your health can also affect your risk.

Try home treatment, and see if knee pain goes away Try home treatment, and see if knee pain goes away

You rest and reduce activity. Your doctor may advise you to try crutches or a brace.
You use ice for swelling. Wrap your knee with an elastic bandage, and prop up your leg on a pillow when you are lying or sitting down.
Your doctor may advise you to do exercises to increase strength and flexibility.

You avoid the risks of arthroscopic surgery.
You avoid the high cost of an MRI or arthroscopy.
If your knee does not get better, you may be able to have surgery later and your meniscus may still heal properly.

You may still have knee pain even after this treatment.
Without an MRI or an arthroscopy, you may have other knee injuries and not know it.
Depending on the size and location of the tear, when the injury happened, and your pain, age, and health, you may still need surgery later.

Personal stories about diagnostic tests for a meniscus tear

These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions.

I felt some strain on my knee while I was playing handball 2 weeks ago, and since then I've had swelling and pain on one side of my knee. My doctor thinks I probably have a tear in my meniscus and maybe some other knee damage. I've been using ice and resting my knee a lot, but I've still got quite a bit of pain. My doctor is now recommending that I have an MRI to see what's going on in there. She says that an MRI will give us a good idea of what is injured and will help us make the decision about treatment. I'm going to go ahead and get the MRI.

Ahmed, age 30

I started noticing pain in my knee about 2 months ago, although I can't say what exactly I did to injure it. I can't seem to squat or kneel without increasing the pain. My orthopedic surgeon thinks it might be an age-related degeneration of the meniscus and is recommending that I do physical therapy and avoid painful activities. My doctor said that an MRI might be helpful later if surgery looks like an option. I like this plan to wait before having a test.

Theo, age 60

I was playing with my kids and twisted my knee a few days ago. It's really swollen and painful, and sometimes it feels like it gets stuck. My doctor is pretty sure I have a meniscus tear. She's recommending arthroscopy so she can see exactly what's torn and see if she can repair it at the same time. I don't like the idea of surgery, but I do like the idea of getting it all taken care of at one time.

Letitia, age 33

My knee started hurting the night after I had a strenuous game of pick-up basketball. After my doctor examined me and listened to my description of the game and my symptoms, it didn't take him long to say that he thought it was a meniscus tear. My doctor thinks it's a small tear and recommends that I start rehabilitation soon. Meanwhile, I'm resting my knee and being very careful to avoid any twisting or stress on the knee.

Peter, age 35

What matters most to you?

Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements.

Reasons to choose an MRI or arthroscopy

Reasons to choose home treatment or physical therapy

I'm in a lot of pain, and I want to have arthroscopy so I can start feeling better.

My pain isn't too bad.

More important

Equally important

More important

I'm not worried about being in a confined space during an MRI test.

I don't want to have an MRI test.

More important

Equally important

More important

I'm not worried about the costs for an MRI or arthroscopy.

I'm worried about the costs.

More important

Equally important

More important

I want to have the test if it will help me decide whether or not to have surgery for my torn meniscus.

I know that I don't want to have surgery for any reason.

More important

Equally important

More important

My other important reasons:

My other important reasons:

More important

Equally important

More important

Where are you leaning now?

Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now.

MRI or arthroscopy

Home treatment or physical therapy

Leaning toward

Undecided

Leaning toward

Your Summary

Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision.

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Next steps

Which way you're leaning

How sure you are

Your comments

Your knowledge of the facts

Key concepts that you understood

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Author	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Patrick J. McMahon MD - Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Medical Reviewer	Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them.

Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)?

Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision.

Get the facts
Compare your options
What matters most to you?
Where are you leaning now?
What else do you need to make your decision?

1. Get the Facts

Your options

Have an MRI or arthroscopy to diagnose a torn meniscus.
Try home treatment or physical therapy to see if your knee pain goes away.

Key points to remember

If your doctor thinks you have a minor meniscus tear and if your symptoms don't bother you too much, you may wait to see if it heals with rest. You may not need magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or arthroscopy.
If your symptoms are moderate to severe, or if your doctor thinks you have a meniscus tear and other knee injuries, your doctor may recommend either an MRI or arthroscopy. Some doctors prefer to do arthroscopy instead of MRI. Arthroscopy can locate a meniscus tear and treat it at the same time.
If your doctor thinks you need surgery to repair the meniscus, it should be done as soon as possible after the injury.

FAQs

What is a meniscus tear?

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of meniscus)—one at the outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. The menisci keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. A torn meniscus can prevent your knee from working right.

What causes a meniscus tear?

A meniscus tear is usually caused by twisting or turning quickly, often with the foot planted while the knee is bent. These tears can occur when you lift something heavy or play sports. Other knee injuries, such as a torn ligament, can happen at the same time. As you get older, your meniscus gets worn. This can make it tear more easily.

What are the symptoms of a meniscus tear?

Symptoms of a meniscus tear depend on the size and location of the tear. They also depend on your age and the health of your knee.

Symptoms may include things like knee pain, swelling, or stiffness. It may be hard to walk. Your knee may feel unstable, or it may be hard to straighten all the way. Or you may feel like your knee "catches" when you move.

Some people have severe pain and swelling right away when the tear happens. Or they might have less pain and swelling at first but then notice that it gets worse over a few days.

Older people sometimes don't notice when the tear happens. But then they notice symptoms later.

How will your doctor diagnose a meniscus tear?

Your doctor will ask how the injury happened and if you have ever had any other knee injuries. Your doctor may also ask you about pain, swelling, locking, or buckling of the knee. You will have a physical exam to find out if you have a torn meniscus and to rule out other knee injuries.

Your doctor will check both knees for tenderness, range of motion, and knee stability. X-rays are usually done. Based on your symptoms and the physical exam, your doctor may diagnose a meniscus tear. They may suggest that you follow up with an orthopedic surgeon, although it is not always needed. Your doctor or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy.

If your pain is very bad at first, you might go to the emergency room. If your pain is not so bad, you may wait to see if it goes away. Most people go to the doctor when pain and swelling comes back after they use their knee.

What is an MRI?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, and joints. It makes these images by using a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. MRI gives a good picture of the size of a meniscus tear and where it is. It also shows ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.

MRIs of the knee are helpful to identify a meniscus tear and to find any related injuries to the ligament, cartilage, and tendons.

What is arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a way to find problems and do surgery inside a joint without making a large cut (incision). Your doctor puts a lighted tube with a tiny camera—called an arthroscope, or scope—and surgical tools through small incisions.

Your doctor may recommend that you have arthroscopy instead of MRI if they think you might benefit from surgery to repair or remove part or all of your meniscus.

What are discomforts or risks of having an MRI or arthroscopy?

You will not have any side effects from the MRI test. But you may have some discomfort. For example:

The table you lie on may be hard, and the room may be chilly.
You may have discomfort from lying in one position for a long time.
Some people feel worried or anxious inside a standard, closed-type MRI machine. If this keeps you from lying still, you can be given medicine to help you relax. Or you can talk with your doctor about using an open MRI machine, which is less confining than a standard MRI.

Risks of arthroscopy include:

Bleeding within the joint.
Infection.
Blood clotting in your leg.
Nerve or joint damage.
A rare risk of compartment syndrome if pressure builds within the leg. When this occurs, you need treatment right away to release the pressure.

After arthroscopy, you may have swelling around the incision. This should go away within 2 weeks. It's normal for the site to feel tender for about a week. A small amount of bleeding from the incision is normal. Ask your doctor how much drainage to expect.

It may take several weeks to recover from arthroscopy. Your doctor may give you pain medicine and recommend rehabilitation exercises for you to do while you recover. You may have some soreness and pain after the procedure. You may need to apply ice to the joint and prop up the leg to reduce swelling and pain. Keep the bandages that cover your incision clean and dry.

How is a meniscus tear treated?

How your doctor treats your meniscus tear depends upon the size and location of the tear; when the injury happened; your pain, age, health status, and activity level; and your surgeon's preference. Your treatment choices are:

Nonsurgical treatment with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and physical therapy. You may wear a temporary knee brace.
Surgical repair to sew the tear together.
Partial meniscectomy, which is surgery to remove the torn section of the meniscus.
Total meniscectomy, which is surgery to remove the entire meniscus. This is generally avoided, because this option increases the risk for osteoarthritis in the knee.

Other knee injuries, such as to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or the medial collateral ligament, may happen at the same time as a meniscus tear. Your doctor may be able to find this out during a physical exam. In these cases, the meniscus tear will be treated as part of the treatment for the other injury.

Why might your doctor recommend having an MRI or arthroscopy?

Your doctor may advise you to have an MRI test or arthroscopy because:

Surgery may be an option for you.
The test could change your treatment plan.
The test could help you decide what kind of surgery to have.

2. Compare your options

	Have an MRI or arthroscopy	Try home treatment, and see if knee pain goes away
What is usually involved?	An MRI test usually takes 30 to 60 minutes but can take as long as 2 hours. During arthroscopy, you may have a general or regional anesthetic. Arthroscopy may take only about 15 minutes, but the whole procedure could take an hour or longer. After arthroscopy, you'll rest your knee for several days, apply ice, and prop up your leg on pillows. You may not be able to drive for 24 hours or longer. Your doctor may give you medicine for pain. With arthroscopy, you'll have swelling around the incision for about 2 weeks. It may take several weeks to fully recover.	You rest and reduce activity. Your doctor may advise you to try crutches or a brace. You use ice for swelling. Wrap your knee with an elastic bandage, and prop up your leg on a pillow when you are lying or sitting down. Your doctor may advise you to do exercises to increase strength and flexibility.
What are the benefits?	An MRI test can tell whether you have a meniscus tear or other related injuries, and it can help with treatment decisions. Arthroscopy can identify a meniscus tear and treat it at the same time. It can also see if you have other injuries.	You avoid the risks of arthroscopic surgery. You avoid the high cost of an MRI or arthroscopy. If your knee does not get better, you may be able to have surgery later and your meniscus may still heal properly.
What are the risks and side effects?	You may feel discomfort during the MRI test. You may have an arthroscopy when you didn't need one, because you may feel better over time without the procedure. Risks of arthroscopy include: Bleeding within the joint. Blood clotting in your leg. A rare risk of compartment syndrome if pressure builds inside the leg. Nerve or joint damage. These procedures are expensive. Arthroscopy is surgery. All surgery has risks, including bleeding, infection, and risks related to anesthesia. Your age and your health can also affect your risk.	You may still have knee pain even after this treatment. Without an MRI or an arthroscopy, you may have other knee injuries and not know it. Depending on the size and location of the tear, when the injury happened, and your pain, age, and health, you may still need surgery later.

Personal stories

Personal stories about diagnostic tests for a meniscus tear

These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions.

"I felt some strain on my knee while I was playing handball 2 weeks ago, and since then I've had swelling and pain on one side of my knee. My doctor thinks I probably have a tear in my meniscus and maybe some other knee damage. I've been using ice and resting my knee a lot, but I've still got quite a bit of pain. My doctor is now recommending that I have an MRI to see what's going on in there. She says that an MRI will give us a good idea of what is injured and will help us make the decision about treatment. I'm going to go ahead and get the MRI."

— Ahmed, age 30

"I started noticing pain in my knee about 2 months ago, although I can't say what exactly I did to injure it. I can't seem to squat or kneel without increasing the pain. My orthopedic surgeon thinks it might be an age-related degeneration of the meniscus and is recommending that I do physical therapy and avoid painful activities. My doctor said that an MRI might be helpful later if surgery looks like an option. I like this plan to wait before having a test."

— Theo, age 60

"I was playing with my kids and twisted my knee a few days ago. It's really swollen and painful, and sometimes it feels like it gets stuck. My doctor is pretty sure I have a meniscus tear. She's recommending arthroscopy so she can see exactly what's torn and see if she can repair it at the same time. I don't like the idea of surgery, but I do like the idea of getting it all taken care of at one time."

— Letitia, age 33

"My knee started hurting the night after I had a strenuous game of pick-up basketball. After my doctor examined me and listened to my description of the game and my symptoms, it didn't take him long to say that he thought it was a meniscus tear. My doctor thinks it's a small tear and recommends that I start rehabilitation soon. Meanwhile, I'm resting my knee and being very careful to avoid any twisting or stress on the knee."

— Peter, age 35

3. What matters most to you?

Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements.

Reasons to choose an MRI or arthroscopy

Reasons to choose home treatment or physical therapy

I'm in a lot of pain, and I want to have arthroscopy so I can start feeling better.

My pain isn't too bad.

More important

Equally important

More important

I'm not worried about being in a confined space during an MRI test.

I don't want to have an MRI test.

More important

Equally important

More important

I'm not worried about the costs for an MRI or arthroscopy.

I'm worried about the costs.

More important

Equally important

More important

I want to have the test if it will help me decide whether or not to have surgery for my torn meniscus.

I know that I don't want to have surgery for any reason.

More important

Equally important

More important

My other important reasons:

My other important reasons:

More important

Equally important

More important

4. Where are you leaning now?

Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now.

MRI or arthroscopy

Home treatment or physical therapy

Leaning toward

Undecided

Leaning toward

Credits

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Patrick J. McMahon MD - Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Medical Reviewer	Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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