How often is a torn meniscus treated conservatively with a repeat MRI?

Conservative treatment for meniscus tears usually requires a review of the MRI once every 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months, depending on the patient’s injury. Meniscus tear is a kind of knee injury, meniscus can play the role of cushioning and stabilizing the knee joint, meniscus tear will affect the normal activities of the knee joint. If the injury is mild, it can be treated conservatively with rest, ice, and compression bandage, and usually requires 1 month, 3 months, and half a year of follow-up MRI, while more severe injuries require surgical treatment. After the occurrence of meniscus tear patients need to consult a doctor to determine the severity of the patient’s meniscus injury, patients should pay attention to the meniscus protection to avoid re-injury.