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Meniscus Tear Treatment
Pain and locking sensation in the knee? You might have a meniscus tear. Get your knee thoroughly evaluated for meniscus tears and treated for meniscus tears. Expert orthopaedic surgeons are available to do advanced arthroscopic procedures to fix knee meniscus tears. With Medintu, get in touch with the best orthopaedic team to restore your knee to its previous glory. Free yourself from the pain and restriction of mobility with minimally invasive knee arthroscopic surgery.
What is a Meniscus Tear?
A meniscus tear is a tear in the body of the knee-supportive ligament called the meniscus. The meniscus provides cushioning, support, and stability to the joint during pivoting movements. It prevents the joint surfaces from rubbing against each other and thus prevents arthritis of the knee joint. Due to injury to the meniscus, there may be a tear in the meniscus, which leads to locking of the knee and pain, among other symptoms. There are two meniscals in each knee: a medial meniscus and a lateral meniscus, respectively.
It needs arthroscopic review and repair by experienced orthopaedic surgeons.
Doctors for Meniscus Tear Surgery
Medintu offers highly reputable doctors who perform meniscus repair surgery with precision, compassion, and integrity.
Dr. Repakula Kartheek
Dr. G K Sudhakar Reddy
Dr. P. Sharat Kumar
What is the procedure for meniscus repair surgery?
After the diagnosis is made, the orthopaedic surgeon will explain the condition and discuss the best possible treatment or surgery with you. Once the procedure is decided, admission is done before the day of surgery, and the necessary investigations are done. The doctors might ask you to sign the consent form for the surgery after explaining all the risks and complications. Before the surgery, the patient’s fitness to tolerate anaesthesia during surgery is checked, and the surgery is done under spinal or general anaesthesia. After surgery, one is kept for observation in the ICU, and if no complications are seen, the patient can be shifted to the ward and rehabilitation can be started. After 2–3 days of hospital admission, the patient may be discharged.
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What are the symptoms of a Meniscus tear?
The following symptoms can be experienced with a meniscus tear:
1. Knee pain
2. Restricted mobility of the knee joint
3. Locking of the knee in awkward positions
4. Swelling of the knee joint
5. Clicking on the knee
6. Sensation of disturbed stability in the knee
7. Unable to fully extend the knee
The presence of most of these symptoms could indicate a meniscus tear. After an episode of injury to the knee.
How is a Meniscus Tear diagnosed?
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To diagnose a meniscus tear, the doctor might ask you about how the knee injury occurred and the duration and intensity of symptoms. They might even do a physical examination to confirm the presence of a meniscus tear. One such test is the McMurray test, where the doctor first extends your knee and then rotates it to apply pressure on the meniscus, which might cause pain or produce a clicking sound.
The orthopaedic surgeon will also palpate along the joint line to check for any pain.
To confirm the diagnosis, he might order some investigations, such as the following:
1. X-ray of the knee joint
2. MRI of the knee joint
3. Ultrasound of the knee joint
How do I prepare for Meniscus Tear Surgery?
Apart from all the instructions given by the doctor, you can take the following precautions:
- Discuss all your medical history and the use of ongoing medicines.
- Secure your insurance papers for the hospital and determine whether they are applicable to the particular hospital.
- Give informed consent for the surgery after discussing all complications with your doctor.
- Inform the doctor about allergies to medication or anaesthesia.
- Take blood tests, scans, and any other medications your doctor might prescribe.
- Do not take alcohol and stop smoking at least 2–3 weeks before surgery.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 10 hours before surgery.
With appropriate physiotherapy, strengthen your knee before surgery to speed up the recovery process.
Why Choose Medintu?
Medintu is one of the fastest-growing medical service portals in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Banglore, and other metropolitan cities, dispensing the best medical care in the form of rental equipment, video consultations with the best doctors, lab tests, radiology scans—you name it. Our goal is to dispense medical care at the most affordable cost and in the comfort of your home.
With Medintu, get in touch with the most renowned orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists in the country, who have immense knowledge and experience in the latest techniques. Get your knee operated on with minimally invasive arthroscopic knee surgery in state-of-the-art hospitals by top-notch medical staff for knee surgery. Book your appointment with Medintu today.
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FAQs
Is knee meniscus surgery a painful procedure?
Knee surgery is done under anaesthesia; therefore, during the surgery, no pain is felt. After the procedure, some pain will be present, which can be handled with pain medication.
Are meniscus repair surgeries successful?
Yes. Meniscus repair surgeries have a high success rate and are 70–90% successful, depending on the severity of the damage and the orthopaedic skill.
When can I get back to normal activities after meniscus surgery?
After 10–14 days, you will be able to walk with support, and in 6–8 weeks, more recovery will be seen and you can resume normal activity. To be able to run and jog, it will take at least 6 months.
What is the cost of meniscus surgery in India?
The cost of meniscus surgery in India depends on the technique, the orthopaedic surgeon, the hospital, and the complexity of the surgery.
How does a meniscal tear happen?
A meniscus tear can be due to a strong pivoting movement, twisting of the knee, sudden stopping, or turning. Sometimes it can also be kneeling or squatting too deep, causing the meniscus to get crushed.
These movements are very common in sports settings like basketball, football, and such.
What are the techniques for meniscus repair?
Meniscus repair can be done through the following arthroscopic procedures: a keyhole incision is made, and the joint is explored with a camera and other instruments. The following are the types of repairs commonly done:
1. Meniscus repair: in this, the meniscus tear is repaired to improve the chances of healing and recovery.
2. A meniscectomy is a procedure where the damaged cartilage restricting joint movement is trimmed off to increase the mobility of the joint.