text: are mri's pretty accurate in finding medial meniscus tears? i'm scheduled to have an mri on wed for a possible medial meniscus tear.  has anyone had this condition? i was wondering if the mri will be able to show it. also, what does the doctor usually do if you do have this. i just want to know in advance! yes, my tear showed up on the mri.  i had surgery and never had another problem with my knee.  that was almost 20 years ago.