Meniscus Tears
The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and shin bone. Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries, particularly in athletes and older adults. Dr. Yugal Varandani offers expert meniscus tear treatment in Bhopal.
Treatment & Care Details
What is Meniscus?
Treatment DetailsThe meniscus is a tough, rubbery cartilage that sits between the femur and tibia. Each knee has two menisci – medial (inner) and lateral (outer). They act as shock absorbers, distribute weight, provide stability, and nourish the joint cartilage. Injury to the meniscus compromises all these functions.
Types of Tears
Treatment DetailsMeniscus tears can be traumatic (due to twisting injuries in sports) or degenerative (due to aging). Common patterns include bucket-handle tears, radial tears, flap tears, and root tears. Root tears are particularly devastating as the meniscus is pushed out of the joint and shock absorption is completely lost.
Diagnosis
Treatment DetailsDiagnosis involves clinical examination with specific tests (McMurray's, Apley's), MRI imaging to confirm the tear pattern and location, and sometimes diagnostic arthroscopy. Accurate diagnosis is essential to plan the most appropriate treatment.
Treatment – Repair vs Removal
Treatment DetailsThe meniscus has very poor blood supply – only in its rim. Tears in this healing zone are repaired with a variety of arthroscopic techniques. Tears in the non-healing zone and degenerated tears in elderly are treated with partial meniscectomy (removal of only the damaged part). Every effort is made to preserve as much meniscus as possible.
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