I had knee pain for almost 1 month. Consulted doctor. He advised to take rest as x ray was normal. Despite of taking rest my knee pain did not reduce. Its almost 2 months I have pain. Doctor suggested mri.In mri scan there is horizontal meniscus tear. I consulted many orthopaedics. But few r telling to take rest where as few are telling to do physiotherapy. Im unable to understand should I do physiotherapy or not.

Dr. Anuradha SharmaPhysiotherapist9yrs exp

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physiotherapy treatment and rest must. avoid strain after relief start gradually strength exercises 

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Dr. Abdul MajeedOrthopedist8yrs exp

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Xray of both the knee standing Avoid sitting cross leg and squatting Quadriceps exercise Hamstring stretching Active life style T. Ultracet 1 sos  

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Dr. Sunil SrivastavaOrthopedist37yrs exp

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Hi consult a knee surgeon who does arthroscopic meniscal repair.In my opinion, rest is better instead of physiotherapy as of now to lessen pain and inflammation. Quadriceps drill alone should be done under guidance to prevent wasting of surrounding muscle, quadriceps. Take anti inflammatory meds for 7 to 10 days, use knee brace for support and use english commode in toilet for prevention of knee bending. All this for 2 weeks. Knee surgeon may help with repair if he finds that necessary best wishes. 

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