With this increased appreciation of meniscus function, surgical techniques have focused on preservation and repair whenever possible in athletes. Arthroscopy has allowed for various repair strategies with minimal invasion and excellent visualization. However, the tear pattern must be repairable and the tissu...
Our mission at MoveU is to provide the tools you need to manage and rehab meniscus tears without surgery. Non-surgical treatments for meniscal injuries have been well documented, especially for degenerative tears. Exercise has been shown to improve knee function and reduce joint pain and ...
If a tear is large, unstable, or causing locking symptoms, your doctor will perform what's known asarthroscopic surgery. They'll insert a tiny camera through a small cut in the knee. This allows them to see inside the knee. Then they'll insert some surgical instruments through two or thr...
If you suspect you may have a meniscus tear,the first thing to do is consult your physician; only your physician can give you a proper diagnosis and from this, determine a course of proper treatment. After seeking medical advice, your physician will determine the degree of severity; in some...
there is very little chance that non-surgical treatment will work for these large unstable tears. The timing of meniscus surgery is important too. A bucket handle tear should be fixed within a few weeks from the time the diagnosis is made. When the meniscus is flipped over, it is at risk...
For meniscal resection, the rehab protocol consisted of immediate, pain-adapted full weightbearing therapy without bracing. 2.3. Outcome Evaluation The participating patients were contacted via phone and interviewed about the status of their knee by one orthopedic surgeon. Patients were asked to ...
: Patients undergoing ACLR with concomitant meniscal repair or resection did not exhibit differences in isokinetic muscle strength, lower extremity balance, and functional tests upon returning to activity. However, participants in both groups demonstrated significant differences between the operated and non-...