Patient's question:
A friend of mine has a father who, as he has reached a certain age, often experiences knee pain again. When walking, he stumbles and sways left and right. Later, after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was said that it might be a meniscus injury. I would like to ask if this meniscus injury can still be treated? What specific precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
This depends on the extent of the damage. Some cases can be resolved through surgery, but others are irreversible. Since she is elderly, it's possible that degenerative changes may have occurred, which, on top of the damage, have led to further problems. In such cases, it is recommended that you consider taking her for a thorough examination to see if surgery can be performed to address the issue. At least this can help minimize the impact on her daily life.