What is meniscus surgery?

A meniscus tear is a common injury to the cartilage that stabilizes and cushions the knee joint. The type of the tear can determine whether your tear can be repaired. Radial tears sometimes can be repaired, depending on where they are located. read more

A torn meniscus occurs because of trauma caused by forceful twisting or hyper-flexing of the knee joint. Symptoms of a torn meniscus include knee pain, swelling, popping, and giving way. Treatment of a torn meniscus may include observation and physical therapy with muscle strengthening to stabilize the knee joint. read more

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. read more

In some cases the recovery from meniscus surgery is measured in days t0 weeks, and in cases of a meniscus repair might take a few months to recover fully. For most, recovery from meniscus surgery is generally a straightforward process. read more