Knee Medial Meniscus Tear Treatment
Meniscus tears refer 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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I injured my knee in June 2008.On the first visit the doctor told me it was my hamstring. When it did not improve for a month, the doctor ordered an MRI which showed that I had medial meniscus tear. I got a surgery a week later. My knee is doing well right now..
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Although I've had knee pain off and on for many years, ever since chipping a bone when I was 12, my knee never hurt enough to affect my activities. Then, in March of 2007 I tripped running up some stairs and hit the inside of my knee on the edge of a step. I was doing yoga at this time ....
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| Name | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Treatments (average) |
4.1
(74)
|
22 | 39 | 11 | 2 | ||
| Weight Loss |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Percocet |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Pain Killers (Analgesic) |
4.0
|
1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Glucosamine |
4.0
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) |
4.0
|
1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Medical Cannabis - Marijuana |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Vitamins |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Change of Sleeping Position |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Strengthening |
4.3
|
1 | 2 | ||||
| Swimming |
4.3
|
1 | 2 | ||||
| Biking |
4.0
|
4 | |||||
| Weight Machines |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Aerobics Exercises |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Proper Posture |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Yoga |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Exercise |
4.0
|
2 | |||||
| Walking |
3.7
|
1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Taping |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Crutches |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Knee brace |
4.0
|
2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Compression Stockings |
2.0
|
1 | |||||
| Knee Arthroscopy |
4.3
|
3 | 6 | ||||
| Partial Meniscusectomy |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Range of Motion Exercises |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Acupressure |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Leg Elevation |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Ice |
4.7
|
2 | 1 | ||||
| Chiropractic |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Bed Rest |
4.5
|
1 | 1 | ||||
| Physical Therapy |
4.2
|
2 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Stretching Treatment |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Massage Therapy |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Rest |
4.0
|
2 | |||||
| Acupuncture |
4.0
|
1 | |||||
| Therapy Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - TENS |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Heat Therapy |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Micro current |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Essential Oils |
4.0
|
1 |
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