Missed meniscus tear on MRI?
Hi all. I injured my knee mid-January while skiing, partial ACL tear and torn MCL. The MRI did not show a meniscus tear, although my dr says there are signs of "cartilege involvement" like a narrowed medial compartment. I have been doing rehab religiously but after 4 months I still am 17 degrees off full leg extension. My Dr says she suspects that I have a small meniscus tear that was missed on the MRI, and also said she really doesn't like a surgical solution and to stick with physio, it will heal. My physio seems skeptical of this approach and has hinted that maybe I need a scope, but the dr hasnt agreed.
When I extend my leg during the physio exercises, it just stops, and in my head it will feel like I have reached the natural end range of the knee's movement. I've often had to check in the mirror to see if I've gained any range but nope, knee will still be bent. I haven't had a lot of pain to speak of throughout this whole process, other than just a few times (over 4 months) when I have moved awkwardly a and had a short-lived shock of searing pain in the inside/back of the knee.
Anyone had an MRI miss a meniscus tear? Does this sound similar to a meniscus tear from your experience?