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What is a Torn Meniscus?
A torn meniscus is an injury to one or more of the two C-shaped pieces of cartilage in each of your knee joints.
Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting the pressure of your full weight
on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee may contribute to a torn meniscus.
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 surgical repair.
Symptoms
The following are the symptoms in the knee:
• A popping sensation
• Swelling or stiffness
• Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee
• Difficulty straightening your knee fully or experiencing what feels like a block to movement of your knee, as if your
knee were locked in place.
Causes
Your knee is a complicated joint consisting of various structures, including bones, tendons, cartilage and ligaments.
Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage known as the menisci (plural of meniscus) curve around the inside and outside of
the knee to stabilize and cushion the joint.
A torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive
pivoting or sudden stops and turns. Even kneeling, deep squatting or lifting something heavy can sometimes lead to a
torn meniscus. In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee may contribute to a torn meniscus.
In athletes, a torn meniscus may accompany other injuries, such as a torn anterior cruciate ligament — one of two
ligaments that cross in the middle of your knee
Western medicine treatments
Treatment for a Torn meniscus include:
• Rest- to avoid activities that can aggravate the knee pain, especially any activity that might cause the knee to twist.
• Ice-Ice can reduce knee pain and swelling.
• Medication- Over-the-counter pain relievers also can help ease knee pain.
• Knee exercises- Physical therapy can help you strengthen and stabilize the muscles around your knee and in your
legs.
• Orthotic devices- Arch supports or other shoe inserts can help to distribute force more evenly around your knee or
decrease stress on certain areas of your knee.
• Surgery- If your knee remains painful, stiff or locked, the doctor may recommend surgery.
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Mayo Clinic
A torn meniscus is an injury to one or more of the two C-shaped pieces of cartilage in each of your knee joints.
Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting the pressure of your full weight
on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee may contribute to a torn meniscus.
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 surgical repair.
Symptoms
The following are the symptoms in the knee:
• A popping sensation
• Swelling or stiffness
• Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee
• Difficulty straightening your knee fully or experiencing what feels like a block to movement of your knee, as if your
knee were locked in place.
Causes
Your knee is a complicated joint consisting of various structures, including bones, tendons, cartilage and ligaments.
Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage known as the menisci (plural of meniscus) curve around the inside and outside of
the knee to stabilize and cushion the joint.
A torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive
pivoting or sudden stops and turns. Even kneeling, deep squatting or lifting something heavy can sometimes lead to a
torn meniscus. In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee may contribute to a torn meniscus.
In athletes, a torn meniscus may accompany other injuries, such as a torn anterior cruciate ligament — one of two
ligaments that cross in the middle of your knee
Western medicine treatments
Treatment for a Torn meniscus include:
• Rest- to avoid activities that can aggravate the knee pain, especially any activity that might cause the knee to twist.
• Ice-Ice can reduce knee pain and swelling.
• Medication- Over-the-counter pain relievers also can help ease knee pain.
• Knee exercises- Physical therapy can help you strengthen and stabilize the muscles around your knee and in your
legs.
• Orthotic devices- Arch supports or other shoe inserts can help to distribute force more evenly around your knee or
decrease stress on certain areas of your knee.
• Surgery- If your knee remains painful, stiff or locked, the doctor may recommend surgery.
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Mayo Clinic
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