Best Option For Faster Meniscus Tear Recovery⁉️ #shorts

Understanding Meniscus Tear Treatment Options: When it comes to meniscus tears, treatment isn't one-size-fits-all! The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons updated guidelines emphasize personalized care approaches.
🏥 Non-Surgical Treatment (First Line):
- RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
- Physical therapy to strengthen surrounding muscles #PhysicalTherapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Corticosteroid injections for pain relief
- Biological therapies (emerging options)
🔬 When Surgery Might Be Needed:
Meniscus Repair - Best for younger patients with tears in the "red zone" (area w/ good blood supply)
- Success rate greater than 80% at 5 years
- 6-9 month recovery #KneeRehab
Preserves natural knee mechanics
- Helps prevent early arthritis
Meniscectomy: Partial removal of damaged tissue
- Faster recovery
- Good for "white zone" tears
- Less invasive option
- Quick return to activities
🎯 Key #MeniscusTear Facts:
- Not all tears need surgery
- Location/type of tear guide treatment
- Physical therapy plays a crucial role in all treatment paths
- Early intervention often leads to better outcomes
Your meniscus handles 2-3X your body weight during normal walking - proper treatment is crucial for long-term knee health.
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SHARE your Meniscus injury experience & insights. What helped the most?

[EXelu]

My bucket tear was misdiagnosed as patellar maltracking. I was told to strengthen my knees which lead to more popping and locking until it one day fully locked my knee shut. Causing a 40k surgery and 3 months of no work. They did save the meniscus though. That was fun, been about 4 years now and it still clicks and clacks but hasn't fully locked up yet. 😂

[mbreeswine]

I've tore my meniscus four times and had surgery on both knees. I think it's torn again.. any thoughts on the NuSurface meniscus implant? They do it in other parts of the world and it's in testing now in the US. Thank

[M.Waleed-BB]

I have Meniscus tear grade 3 .
How is possible recovery with surgery ?
Without surgery ?

[chadorcreates]

Do buckethead meniscus tear need surgery? Which is better option . Partial removal of inner part of meniscus or repair? Plz reply

[rocksam]

Hi doc,
I got a minor tear on my posterior horn of medial meniscus 2 months ago and since then I’m doing rehab exercises my range of motion is improving but I cant climb up the stairs as it hurts. Do I need surgery? Can I go back to playing football? I also hear many popping when I extend my knee

[benitobuitron]

I repaired your meniscus on the medial side, lateral side had a healed tear, acl was fully torn, you also had a partial cartilage lesion on the medial side.- my ACL surgeon


4th day post opp surgery, bed rest still 🙂‍↕️

[be-uncomfortable-official]

So my girlfriend had a tear in her meniscus 2.5 years ago, 2 years ago she had surgery, and they stitched the tear together so it could heal, fast forward to today: she still has the same amount of pain, can't even walk for 5 minutes without limping and tried everything in the books to fix it, what can we do to get rid of that pain?

[kakarot]

Can i do plyometrics after 2 weeks of PRP?medial meniscus

[RickyYadav-qf]

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[kellyclaus]

Orthopedic told me it's all healed I asked him then why does it still hurt like hell

[carloscontreras]

What are the non surgical options for a meniscus tear? Dont say physical therapy…

[tolgacool]

Two days of down time? Lmao hell no. One week and I can't even think of putting real weight on the leg

[maazshaikh]

Hi doc.

Question.

I have a meniscus tear and a grade 2 acl tear. I injured myself while playing soccer. I was told by doctors that I need to have a surgery to get fully back to sports.

Since I dont trust my city doctors I didn't opt for surgery. This happened in 2022 and fast forward today I can run and play soccer as well. But I dont have the same mobility as before and my speed is also reduced. But I can still run and do leg workouts.

Should I still go for surgery, or will ignoring the advice previously given cost me in the future?

(Sorry if my question was dumb.)