Knee Lateral Meniscus Tear Treatment
Meniscus tears refers to a tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee.
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage. Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a buffer between the bones to protect the joint. The meniscus serves as a shock-absorption system, assists in lubricating the joint, and limits the ability to flex and extend the joint.
Meniscal tears are most commonly caused by twisting or over-flexing the joint.
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My right knee was injured during training to deploy to Iraq with the Army. After the doctor examined and had test ran on my knee, it was confirmed that my lateral meniscus had been torn, along with bone fragments, fluid, and depleted cartilage. I had a knee arthroscopy to check for any missed problems and to repair problems that had ....
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Needed to strengthen the remaining ligaments and muscles.
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| Name | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Treatments (average) |
4.4
(41)
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19 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Diet Management |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Weight Loss |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Pain Killers (Analgesic) |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Anabolic Steroids |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Aerobics Exercises |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Strengthening |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Exercise |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Walking |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Knee brace |
4.3
|
1 | 2 | ||||
| New Shoes |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Partial Meniscusectomy |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Knee Arthroscopy |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Micro current |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Massage Therapy |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Physical Therapy |
4.7
|
2 | 1 | ||||
| Individual Therapy |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Range of Motion Exercises |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Draining fluid with a needle |
4.3
|
1 | 2 | ||||
| Acupressure |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Ice |
4.0
|
1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Leg Elevation |
4.0
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Rest |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Heat Therapy |
3.0
|
1 |
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