Meniscus tears are not all the same. Here's what to know about the types of tears that can occur and how each is treated.
114
Meniscal tear
Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Meniscal tear. Get inspired and try out new things.
3k people searched this
·
Last updated 1w
I had a knee arthroscopy for a meniscal tear many years ago and it was a successful procedure for me but did take many months of physio afterwards to feel normal again. Here is my experience of a knee arthroscopy after a meniscal tear. #surgery #kneearthroscopy #meniscus
33
Tearing of the meniscus roots can lead to articular cartilage damage and early knee osteoarthritis.
21
It has been one year since my knee arthroscopy for a meniscal tear. Things have got better with a lot of physio and hard work.
44
32
ACL Rehab exercises
353
The meniscus: fibrocartilage or ticking time bomb? Learn about what a torn meniscus is and how to treat it.
17
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Anyone at any age can tear a meniscus, but athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at higher risk for meniscus tears. Discover more: http://www.advancedorthocenters.com/meniscus-tears-repair/
61
Symptoms of an MCL tear of the knee may appear immediately or get worse in the days following an injury. MCL sprains or tears may be accompanied by other knee injuries, such as a meniscal tear.
32
Meniscal root tears are devastating tears of the meniscal cartilage in the knee at the point where it connects to bone. In essence, the root is the anchor point of the meniscus. Such tears can lead to significant knee pain, dysfunction, instability and rapid development of osteoarthritis. The condition has been referred to as a...read more
24
Root tears of the medial meniscus are being recognized on an MRI with increasing frequency. Most of you who have a root tear do not recall an injury to your knee. That is a degenerative meniscus root…
12
Meniscus tears are pretty common, but that doesn't make them any less painful. "Meniscus" is a fancy term for the cartilage cushioning your knees. During an intense sport or activity, this cartilage can tear, leading to pain, swelling, and...
289
Torn Meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Discover how is a torn meniscus diagnosed, its symptoms, and how to fix it. Read the full article here.
15
You know how to sit, stand, and sleep with a meniscus injury… But will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse? Not necessarily! This will depend on the location of the tear, its pattern, your symptoms, and several other factors.
107
Achilles Tendonitis Exercises | Achilles tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis exercises, Ankle rehab exercises
1.1k
Meniscus tears are pretty common, but that doesn't make them any less painful. "Meniscus" is a fancy term for the cartilage cushioning your knees. During an intense sport or activity, this cartilage can tear, leading to pain, swelling, and...
122
Any activity that causes you to twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can cause this common knee injury.
2
Information about Meniscus Tears - size, shape, type, pattern, severity & treatment.
63
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. Most of the time, rest, ice, and pain meds are enough to help you feel better. But if they don’t work, you may need surgery. Find out what is involved and when you’ll be on the road to feeling better.
56
Matt Skalski on Twitter: "Just finished this diagram showing the variety of meniscal tear types. #FOAMed #FOAMrad @Radiopaedia #medicalillustration https://t.co/JrqT3CwIPZ"
1
