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A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that can cause pain in the joint. When the meniscus tear becomes symptomatic, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to repair or remove the torn cartilage. ... Meniscus repair and meniscal transplantation are also surgical treatment options. Determining the most appropriate meniscus...
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If surgical meniscus repair is indicated, the procedure should be performed as soon as possible after the injury. But if the tear is in the red zone and you choose to put off a surgery to see if the meniscus tear heals on its own, a later repair should still heal the meniscus properly.
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www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/meniscus-repair
www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/meniscus-repair
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If the tear is more extensive, the doctor may perform arthroscopic or open surgery to see the extent of injury and to repair the tear. The doctor can sew the meniscus back in place if the patient is relatively young, if the injury is in an ... Most young athletes are able to return to active sports after meniscus repair.
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www.webmd.com/content/pages/7/1666_50513
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When meniscus repair is not possible or practical, surgically removing either acutely (freshly) torn or chronically broken-down meniscal tissue with an arthroscope usually provides satisfactory relief from the joint pain and locking / popping caused by the defective meniscus.
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If your tear is small and on the outer edge of the meniscus, it may not require surgical repair. As long as your symptoms do not persist and your knee is stable, nonsurgical treatment may be all you need.
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Unfortunately, although it is technically possible to repair a torn meniscus, repair of the tear does not mean the healing will always occur. Your physician has no control over the body's ability to heal a tear. Therefore, if healing does not occur, the arthroscopic procedure will need to be repeated.
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www.arthroscopy.com/sp05026.htm
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The most commonly performed surgical procedures on the knee include a meniscectomy (removal of the meniscus), meniscal repair, and ligament reconstruction.
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www.arthroscopy.com/sp05005.htm
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Make sure it exits beyond the tear in the meniscus. Once the insertion site is chosen, a suture is passed into and through the joint. The suture is slowly pulled back. You should be able to feel the tip ... Our all-inside knot suture technique can be performed arthroscopically, allowing reliable repair of the torn meniscus.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15944646
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There are no long-term studies to prove it, but many doctors believe that successful meniscus repair helps to evenly spread the stress placed on the knee joint. If the knee is protected from uneven force, there is a lower risk of future joint problems.
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