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Knee Pain.
I got my leg tilted recently due to which suffered pain at knee. Consulted nearest doctor advised to go for knee MRI. Now suggested to go for Artho scopy. My question is, is it compulsory to go for artho scopy? Any other method.  Please suggest. Attaching MRI report.
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Go for Arthroscopic only if you have locking symptoms or clicking while moving the knee.(meniscus symptoms). Or if there is any instability, which is less likely in Grade-1 sprain.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient  in detail. Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if you have any. Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for  knees and ankles --.(Take help of a  physiotherapist). --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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As per the MRI report you will require an arthroscopic meniscal repair.
Next Steps
Visit your nearest orthopedician
Health Tips
Do not walk weight bearing on the affected Limb. Wear a knee brace.
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