Meniscus Root Tears of the Knee: Overview

I'lll review a very specific type of tear of the meniscus in the knee, a meniscal root tear (:50). I'll go over some of the anatomical differences of meniscal root tears versus a common meniscal tear, as well as highlight the difference in the way in which these tears are treated (1:40). Finally, I'll cover the rehab process that is specific to meniscal root repairs (6:48).

Dr. Adam Derhake
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Surgeon
Quincy Medical Group, Quincy IL

[TheFarkhondeh]

Dr. Derhake hello and thank you for your great videos, they are really helpful.can you please have a video showing exercise for after surgery on of meniscus root tears . ❤thank you again so much.

[hopefallere]

Thank you so much! I had a meniscus root surgery a week and a half ago and I was wondering what all I should be doing to help recovery. This video helps me to see that the recovery is going to be a slow, long process. I really appreciate the education!

[Belmiciotto]

I wish you would show what kind of brace is needed. I had the root repair surgery almost a week ago and left the hospital without the hinged brace because the insurance company required surgery first. I’m told I have to wait almost a month to get the hinged brace! I’m using a walker for now but have slipped into slight weight bearing a few times, hoping I haven’t hurt anything.

[PsalmS-vizl]

Thank you for explaining this. An MRI shows I have this injury.

[christopherbalchin]

Thank you. This is clear and very helpful.

[kencastellanos]

Thank You I will have my surgery in January I’m 50 year old and I hope everything thing goes well !

[GetOrganized]

Do all root tears need surgery? My doctor dose not what to do surgery as I have no pain or discomfort. But the MRI shows a root tear.

[allisonsantala]

Super helpful video. I'm having this surgery in a week and a 1/2.

The info in particular about why we can't weightbear after compared to the traditional repair.

Is that why my doctor told me it'd be 9-12 months before return to sports? (Bjj)

[TheFarkhondeh]

Dr.Derhake, do you mean not working
at your regular job . Thank you so much
For your great informative video.
Dr. Derhake can a root injured meniscus
Be repaired by physical therapy exercises?
I am 72 years, my knee meniscus has
Moved off its floor, is there any way I
Can avoid surgery and do
physical therapy exercises.
Thank you 😊

[CC-ysqq]

How far along in recovery can you flex under compression and load beyond 90 into deep flex? Like competitive mogul skiing, jumping off steps and landing fully squatting and compressed with body weight?

[googleaccountuser]

I wonder why my doctor said no surgery and I’m torn all the way through posterior root.