What is the Treatment Procedure to Repair a Torn Meniscus?
The meniscus may either be repaired or removed, depending on the extent of its damage. Patients who have high expectations from their knee will benefit more from a repair than a meniscectomy. Horizontal and flap tears are not usually amenable to repair, and need to be removed. Torn meniscus surgery in Mexico is done in a minimally invasive way using an arthroscope. Three-Four mini incisions are done: the arthroscope is inserted through one, fluid is made to flow in the knee joint through one or two inlets, and the other portal is for the surgical instruments. While the operation may just take an hour or so, there is considerable recuperation time involved.
