Not all meniscal tears are equal.

My MRI showed no meniscal tears though the orthopedic surgeon I saw that ordered the MRI thought it probable based on my pain level and restricted movement. When you are looking for an opportunity to cut, that is what you see. On my second visit, with MRI in hand, he was visibly disappointed that no surgery was needed. My Xray, taken at the ortho doc's and immediately available to him at my first appointment, showed misalignment, which he missed. The non-invasive treatment I received from the Sports Medicine doctor who diagnosed and treated the misalignment, based on the previous tests, has been near miraculous.

That said, the SM doc did say that foot surgery MAY be necessary, and has referred me to a surgeon that will do the job if needed.

IP