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    A torn meniscus is a common knee injury that occurs when the rubbery cushion between the thigh and shin bones is torn. Symptoms range from minor pain and swelling with minor tears to sharp pain, swelling, and limited movement with moderate tears. Treatment options include RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) or surgery to remove or repair torn pieces of the meniscus. While surgery risks infection and blood clots, it may reduce pain and return normal knee function, preventing long-term complications like osteoarthritis.

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    A torn meniscus is a common knee injury that occurs when the rubbery cushion between the thigh and shin bones is torn. Symptoms range from minor pain and swelling with minor tears to sharp pain, swelling, and limited movement with moderate tears. Treatment options include RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) or surgery to remove or repair torn pieces of the meniscus. While surgery risks infection and blood clots, it may reduce pain and return normal knee function, preventing long-term complications like osteoarthritis.

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    Torn Meniscus

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    Rahimi Sarif
    A torn meniscus is a common knee injury that occurs when the rubbery cushion between the thigh and shin bones is torn. Symptoms range from minor pain and swelling with minor tears to sharp pain, swelling, and limited movement with moderate tears. Treatment options include RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) or surgery to remove or repair torn pieces of the meniscus. While surgery risks infection and blood clots, it may reduce pain and return normal knee function, preventing long-term complications like osteoarthritis.

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    Tennis Injuries: Torn Meniscus

    Meet Louis Gordan


    White Male Age 74 Avid Tennis Player Good Overall Health Injury: Torn Meniscus

    Not Actual Patient

    What is a Meniscus Tear?


    A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. This rubbery tissue acts as a shock absorber between the upper and lower leg bones. Each knee has two C-shaped menisci; a lateral meniscus at the outer side of the knee and a medial meniscus at the inner side of the knee. A meniscus tear can greatly limit your knee function.

    How is the Meniscus Torn?


    A meniscus tear usually occurs with a twisting or pivoting motion and often with the foot planted and the knee partially flexed (for example, when lifting or playing tennis). Other knee injuries, such as a torn ligament, can happen at the same time. As we age, our meniscus becomes worn and may tear more easily.

    What are the Symptoms?


    Minor Tears: Pain and slight swelling. Symptoms last 2-3 weeks. Moderate Tear: Pain at side or center of knee. Inability to walk, increased swelling, limited ROM, sharp pain when twisting. Symptoms generally disappear.

    What are Treatment Options? RICE SURGERY - SCOOP - REPAIR REDUCE

    Risks of Surgery
    People over the age of 50 have the common risks of infection, blood clot in the leg, damage to nerves or blood vessels, and meniscus become thinner

    Reasons to have Surgery


    Surgical repair may result in decreased pain and return of normal function to the knee. Without surgery, pain may increase and persist making it harder to perform activities of daily living. Prevention of long-term complications, such as joint degeneration (osteoarthritis), with successful surgical repair.

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