Can pills and physical therapy really fix tear of medial meniscus?

MRI Results:
1. Tear of medial meniscus with partial displacement of the body of the meniscus off the edge of the tibia plateau, implying tear of the inner fibers of the medial collateral ligament.
2. Insufficiency of the anterior cruciate ligament, only a thin part of the ligament is demonstrated. This may be due to an old or chronic tear.
3. Joint effusion and very small baker's cyst. No acute osseous abnormality. There is a subchondral cyst in the tibial plateau.

Can this be treated wihtout surgery. Pills and therapy?

Unfortunately, there is no good indication as to who will do well with physical therapy and who will require surgery. The only evidence to support that surgery is perferrable is if the tear is greater than 7mm.

Many people live with meniscal tears without ever knowing it, therefore mere presense of a tear does not imply the need for surgery. Many will do well with a course of PT.

Regarding the ACL, it sounds quite ineffeicient...however, people can live without their ACL, provided that they are not involved in a lot of athletic activities. ACL reconstruction would be ideal for someone who is young and active.

It's important to take the age, weight and activity level of the patient into consideration prior to having surgery. Almost everyone goes through a course of conservative care first...even if surgery is inevitable.

We've had 3 different torn meniscus in our family. My daughter had 3 tears on her medial meniscus.
If the tear is not bad, not catching or locking your knee, you might be able to live with it. However it will NOT get better on its own. It cannot repair itself. Usually the surgeon will either remove the torn piece or try to repair it.
All 3 of my family had to have surgery. One removal and 2 repairs.
Can't help you out with the other 2 sorry

Pills do not cure the problem, may help reduce swelling or any inflamation and pain. Surgery and PT will fix your nkee problems.