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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 Tear Treatment - Torn Cartilage - Meniscus Repair...
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A meniscus tear, also called a torn cartilage, is common knee injury. When a meniscus tear is present, the torn cartilage may interfere with normal function of the knee joint. Surgical procedures such as a meniscectomy or meniscus repair are treatment options for a torn meniscus. ... Meniscus Treatment Options...
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Your treatment for a torn meniscus will depend on where the tear is located, the pattern of the tear, and how big it is. Your age, health, and activity level can also affect your treatment options.
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Surgery is the definitive treatment for torn meniscus. The surgery is done arthroscopically and will include either removal or repair of the torn part of meniscus. Repair can be done only when the tear lies in or just adjacent to the vascular zone of the meniscus.
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The RICE treatment actually hinders healing rather than promoting it by further decreasing the circulation to the damaged meniscus dramatically. ... And when all else fails, patients who experience chronic pain as a result of a torn meniscus may be referred to a surgeon for a possible knee replacement. Unfortunately,
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There are many things to consider when deciding how to treat your torn meniscus, including the extent and location of the tear, your pain level, your age and activity level, ... The location (zone) of the tear is one of the most important factors in determining treatment. See a picture of the meniscus zones .
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Torn meniscus — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatment of this common knee injury. ... Treatment for a torn meniscus often begins conservatively. Your doctor may recommend:
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Figure 3: Torn medial meniscus with fragment located at peripheral aspect of joint. ... DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ... Next a physical examination of the area will be performed to determine the site of the pain, the presence or absence of physical findings that are known to be associated with a torn meniscus, and x-rays are...
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Treatment of cartilage tears in the knee. ... However, not all people with a meniscus tear require a surgery. Some people are able to live with a meniscal tear and avoid surgery if their symptoms are not too bad and depending on the exact circumstances of the tear.
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