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   How is a meniscus tear treated?

   • Meniscus tears may be treated with rest, physical therapy, and/or surgery. Which option is best for you depends on several factors, including the location of the injury, your overall health, and whether you have a full tear, partial tear, or frayed meniscus. A frayed meniscus is when the edges of the cartilage have become worn over time.

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   What is a torn meniscus?

   • A torn meniscus is a tear in the tough cartilage inside your knee. Two pieces of cartilage sit inside your knee between your thighbone ( femur) and shinbone ( tibia ). This cartilage is the meniscus. The rubbery wedges of cartilage act like shock absorbers for your knee, providing cushioning for your bones and knee joint.

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   Does a torn meniscus need surgery?

   • It can be torn if you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight on it. Conservative treatment — such as rest, ice and medication — is sometimes enough to relieve the pain of a torn meniscus and give the injury time to heal on its own. In other cases, however, a torn meniscus requires surgery.

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   Jan 6, 2022 · It can be torn if you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight on it. Conservative treatment — such as rest, ice and medication — is sometimes enough to relieve the pain of a torn meniscus and give the injury time to heal on its own. In other cases, however, a torn meniscus requires surgery.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · What is the best treatment for a torn meniscus? Depending on the size and location of your meniscus tear, it may heal without surgery. Your healthcare provider may recommend taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine (like ibuprofen or aspirin) to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

4. www.webmd.com › knee-pain › meniscus-tear-injuryMeniscus Tear in Knee: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - WebMD

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   May 8, 2024 · Meniscus tear: Know what causes and how to treat meniscus tear, a knee injury that can be very painful and debilitating.

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   Jun 5, 2023 · Treatment for a meniscus tear will depend on its size, what kind it is, and where it’s located within the cartilage. Most likely, your doctor will recommend that you rest, use pain relievers,...

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   Aug 3, 2023 · Meniscus tears may be treated with rest, physical therapy, and/or surgery. Which option is best for you depends on several factors, including the location of the injury, your overall health, and whether you have a full tear, partial tear, or frayed meniscus. A frayed meniscus is when the edges of the cartilage have become worn over time.

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   Aug 21, 2020 · Treatments. Complications. What is a torn meniscus? Your knee has many working parts that allow you to move it efficiently and support you as you stand. One of these vital parts is the meniscus. It acts like a cushion, or shock absorber between your tibia (shinbone) and femur (thigh bone) and helps you balance your weight on your knee.