What is a meniscus tear?
A meniscus is a piece of cartilage that functions as the connecting tissue between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone(tibia). Each knee point has two menisci. The menisci keep your knee steady. Performing activities that involve aggressive twisting and pivoting of knee puts you at a risk of a torn meniscus.
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Symptoms of Meniscus Tear
- Pain
- Stiffness and swelling
- Catching or locking your knee
- Not able to move the knee through its full range of motion
- Locking sensation in the knee
Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniscus Tear
The doctor will first study the symptoms and go through the medical history of the patient before starting the treatments. The knee diagnosis is done with the imaging tests like x-rays, MRI. The treatments will be based on this diagnosis.
Non - surgical treatment
RICE protocol is effective for most sports-related injuries. It stands for
Rest- Take rest from the activity
Ice-Usage or cold pack several times a day
Compression-To prevent additional swelling and blood loss wear an elastic compression bandage
Elevation-To reduce swelling, put your leg up higher than your heart
Non-surgical treatment also includes intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
Surgical Treatment
In Knee arthroscopic surgery, a miniature camera is inserted through a small incision into the knee. This provides a clear view of the inside knee. The doctor trims or repairs the tear by inserting surgical instruments through other portals.
Partial Meniscectomy: The damaged meniscus tissue is trimmed away in this procedure
Meniscus repair: This can be done by suturing the torn pieces together.
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