What are the treatments for Medial Meniscus Tears?
knee xray image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/mp/hf/treatments-medial-meniscus-tears_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); The menisci are in the gap between the knee bones. The menisci are two pieces of C-shaped cartilage that form a buffer between the tibia and femur bones in the knee. The medial meniscus, on the inside of the knee, provides joint stability and extension, acts as a shock absorber and aids in joint lubrication. The most common causes of meniscal tears are over-flexing or twisting of the knee joint. The symptoms of a medial meniscus tear are knee pain, locking of the knee joint and recurrent knee-catching. Non-surgical Treatment Non-surgical treatments reduce symptoms and protect the joint from further injury. Use crutches to avoid putting your full weight on the knee. Wear a knee brace or wrap to prevent further injury. Using an ice pack reduces inflammation
