Meniscus Repair
The knee joint, which is one of the complex joints in the human body, contains various ligaments and structures. Menisci are one of these structures. Menisci, which resemble C-shaped cartilage tissue, are located between the two main bones that make up the knee joint, tibia and femur. There are two meniscus structures in each knee, one on the inner and one on the outer side.
Menisci can be deformed due to various reasons. The most common problem in this structure is meniscus tear.
What is Meniscus Tear?
Menisci are functional in protecting joint bones and cartilage structures. Meniscus structures, in which there is no blood circulation in a large part, are generally deformed in athletes, heavy workers, or as a result of events such as falls or impacts. This situation is defined as meniscus tear.
How and Why Does Meniscus Tear Occur?
It occurs as a result of knee-joint stressing sudden twisting movements or situations such as impacts, falls. It is generally deformed as a result of traumas that occur during sports activities. In this case, tears occur in meniscus structures as a result of the body suddenly turning while the knee is in a fixed position.
What are the Symptoms of Meniscus Tear?
The main symptoms of meniscus tear can be listed as follows;
- Locking of the knee
- Intense pain and discomfort
- Swelling
- Movement restriction
- Difficulty in walking
How is Meniscus Tear Diagnosed?
When the patient experiencing pain and movement restriction in the knee joint applies to the doctor, an X-ray or MRI examination is applied for the purpose of diagnosis after evaluating the patient's age and general health condition. During this process, information about which stage the tear is in is also obtained.
What are the Treatment Options for Meniscus Tear?
The decision on which treatment method to apply in meniscus tear is made depending on the patient's complaints and the degree of the tear.
Conservative Treatment
After the formation of the tear, pain control is ensured...
