“What is a Meniscus Tear?”
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of meniscus); one at the outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. The menisci keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. Like any other knee injuries, a meniscus tear can be painful and debilitating. Though, a meniscus tear is one of the most common cartilage injuries of the knee.
“Signs and Symptoms”
- Knee pain
- Swelling at the knee
- A pop-like feeling during the occurrence of injury
- It is difficult to flex or extend your knee
- Limited range of movement
“How Can We Help?”
We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.
Treatments include pain relief modalities such as ultrasound, stretches and advise on footwear.
Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.