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Surgery to repair a tear may help you reduce the risk of other joint problems, such as osteoarthritis. Non-surgical treatment for a tear includes rest, ice, compression, and propping up your leg on a pillow when you sit or lie down. You may take over-the-counter medicines to relieve pain and swelling. Your doctor may recommend a rehab program ...
Meniscus repair is usually done with arthroscopic surgery. Your doctor puts a lighted tube and scope, called an arthroscope, with other surgical tools through small cuts (incisions) in your knee. Sometimes a larger incision is also needed. The surgeon repairs the meniscus using sutures (stitches) or anchors.
If your symptoms are moderate to severe, or if your doctor thinks you have a meniscus tear and other knee injuries, your doctor may recommend either an MRI or arthroscopy. Some doctors prefer to do arthroscopy instead of MRI. Arthroscopy can locate a meniscus tear and treat it at the same time. If your doctor thinks you need surgery to repair ...
This means your doctor will put a lighted tube with a tiny camera—called an arthroscope, or scope—and surgical tools through small incisions in your knee. Sometimes surgery is done through a larger cut in the knee. This is called open surgery. In reconstruction of a partial or complete tear of the ACL, the best time for surgery is not known.
A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. How well the knee will heal and whether surgery will be needed depends in large part on the type of tear and how bad the tear is. Work with your doctor to plan a rehabilitation (rehab) program that helps you regain as much strength and flexibility in your knee as possible.
Regain full range of motion. 1 to 2 weeks. Motion is typically restricted for first 4 to 6 weeks to allow the meniscus to heal. Return to heavy work or sports. 4 to 6 weeks, if: You have regained motion and strength. Your knee is not swollen or painful. 3 to 6 months. Current as of: November 9, 2022.
In any surgery, there is a risk of infection or bleeding. And there are risks from anesthesia. When all or part of the meniscus is removed, the risk of arthritis increases. This is because the meniscus is the cushion between the thigh bone and the shin bone. Without that cushion, there is more wear and tear on the bones.
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of meniscus)—one at the outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. They keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. A torn meniscus can prevent your knee from working right.
Key points to remember. You can treat an Achilles tendon rupture with surgery or by using a cast, splint, brace, walking boot, or other device that will keep your lower leg and ankle from moving (immobilization). Both surgery and immobilization are usually successful. Another rupture is less likely after surgery than after immobilization.
Laparoscopic hernia surgery may have some advantages over open surgery in certain cases. Studies show that people have less pain after this type of surgery and can return to work and other activities more quickly than after open repair. It can take up to 4 weeks after open hernia surgery before you can begin normal strenuous activities.