Tearing of the menisci may accompany injuries like ligament strains or can happen with a twisting of the knee. An unhappy triad’ is when a blow to the side of the knee causes tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament, the medial collateral ligament and the menisci. This can be seen in sports that require the planting of the foot. The meniscus is injured more often than the lateral meniscus because of it being attached to the tibia and, thus mobile.
Cause of injury
When the knee is flexed twisting of the knee joint, most commonly seen. May accompany strains.
Signs and symptoms
Pain in the knee joint. Swelling. Catching or bending in the joint.
Complications unattended
A tear that is menisci can cause premature wear and also beneath the patella. This may result in and conditions from the knee joint. Loose pieces of irregular and cartilage edges of a damaged meniscus and may cause locking and catching.
Immediate treatment
RICER. Anti-inflammatory medication.
Rehabilitation and prevention
Tear it’s necessary to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee to prevent the injury when recovering from menisci. Powerful hamstring and quadriceps. Hamstrings and quadriceps help prevent and support the knee. The muscles should be stretched as well because muscles can cause problems. After surgical repair of a meniscus weight-bearing ought to be encouraged as tolerable, but as with any restart of action should be carried out.
Long-term prognosis
Arthroscopic surgery is usually required by A tear into a meniscus. The operation requires removal of the edges of the meniscus but leaves the body of the meniscus intact. Most meniscus tears cure with no limits.
