What is the Difference between Meniscus Repair and Partial Meniscectomy?

 

The meniscus is a shock-absorbing pad of cartilage in the knee that lubricates, supports, and protects the bones in the knee joint. An athletic injury, heavy lifting, or aging can damage the meniscus which may lead to a progression of osteoarthritis. Minor tears can often heal on their own without surgery, but more severe tears often require surgery. Depending on the extent of the injury and the importance of preserving the meniscus as much as possible, an orthopedic surgeon may recommend meniscus repair or meniscectomy surgery.

In meniscus repair, the surgeon inserts an arthroscope (optic tube) along the tear to bind it using sutures. Over time, these sutures are absorbed by the body leaving healed and repaired meniscus.  However, in meniscectomy, a tiny device is inserted to remove the torn meniscus and the damaged part of the meniscus is trimmed to give it a smooth edge known as a partial meniscectomy. The recovery time is lesser as compared to recovery in meniscus repair.

If you are feeling pain around the knee, and it increases while putting pressure or weight, it could be a meniscus tear. Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant, and Surgeon in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi. He can also be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital.

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What Does A Meniscus Tear Feel Like?

 

The meniscus is a Crescent-shaped cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone. It can be torn due to sudden twists or degenerative changes that happen due to age. In fact, a meniscal tear is one of the most common knee injuries.

 

Symptoms of a meniscus tear include:

• Pain in the knee

• Swelling

• A popping sensation during the injury

• Difficulty in bending and straightening the leg

• Feeling of Knee lock up or Knee get stuck

 

In the beginning, the pain may manageable. But once the inflammation sets in, your knee will probably hurt quite a bit. If the pain increases, consult Dr Biren Nadkarni for the proper diagnosis and the best treatment. He will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi. He can also be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital.

 

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Treat Meniscus injury without surgery

 

There are different types of meniscus tears — some tears heal on their own while others require surgical treatment. If the tear is in the inner two-thirds, which lack blood flow, the tear cannot be repaired and may need to be trimmed or removed surgically. However, if the tear is on the outer one-third of the meniscus, chances are it may heal on its own because it has a rich blood supply that helps in regenerating meniscus tissue — or help it heal after surgical repair. The non-surgical treatment for tears that can heal on their own may include:
• Physical therapy
• RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
• Anti-inflammatory medications

For more severe tears, surgery is typically the best course of treatment. Let your Orthopedic surgeon take the decision on the kind of treatment after examining the knee.

Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant and Surgeon, if you feel pain, swelling or stiffness, it could be Meniscus Tear that may require surgery. Dr. Biren Nadkarni will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital at Okhla also.

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Meniscus Tear

 

The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee providing cushioning effect and protects bones from getting rubbed with each other. However, like other knee injuries, meniscus tears can happen to anyone involved in high-impact activities. It occurs when an athlete changes direction suddenly or occurs at the same time as other knee injuries like an ACL injury. In fact, a meniscal tear is one of the most frequently occurring cartilage injuries of the knee. When it happens, you might feel

• A popping sensation

• Swelling or stiffness

• Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee

• Difficulty in bending and straightening the leg

• Feeling of the locked knee in place when you try to move it

If you feel pain, swelling or stiffness, it could be Meniscus Tear that may require surgery. Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant, and Surgeon, at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital at Okhla also.

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Role of Meniscus

 

The structure of knee joint consists of three bones - the thighbone or “femur”, the shinbone or “tibia” and the kneecap or “patella”. In-between the thighbone and the shinbone there are two crescent shaped cartilages presents known as "meniscus”. These cartilages are very tough and have rubbery like structure that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone.

Meniscus also helps in dispersing the body weight and reduces friction during movement. However, it can become weak due to over stress or repetitive stress and tends to rupture. This is one of the most common of knee injuries seen in overweight people and athletes. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling and locking in the joint.

Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant and Surgeon, if you feel pain, swelling and stiffness, it could be Meniscus Tear that may require a surgery. Dr. Biren Nadkarni will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at SitaramBhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital at Okhla also.

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Best Knee Arthroplasty in New Delhi

A Meniscal Tear is a type of  knee injury that happens when our knee is damaged due to any strenuous physical activity. The lower and upper leg bones meet at the knee joint, and the meniscus is the flexible and C-shaped disc that is situated in its middle part. Each knee has two menisci one on the outer part and other at inner side.

Any physical activity that needs twisting, turning and rotating your knee can cause the meniscus tear. Sports persons especially those who play contact sports like football, tennis or basketball are having the higher risk of the meniscus tear.

The major symptoms of this condition are as follows.

• A crunching sound
• Swelling or inflammation in the area
• Sharp pain in the knee
• Stiffness and numbness
• Difficult to move knee properly

Treatment procedure :

The doctor will identify the presence of meniscal tear through physical examination. Other test like X-rays, Ultrasound and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to ascertain the degree and severity of the condition. The treatments may include:

• Arthroscopy : In the case of surgery , the doctor will insert the instrument called arthroscope through a tiny opening in the knee. The camera attached to it will provide the good view of the inner part of the knee on a monitor. Later doctor will conduct surgery by analyzing the images on the monitor.
• Therapy : For most of the minor cases doctors prescribe physical therapy to cure the  problems. This will tighten the muscle and reduce the pain around the knee. Sometimes arch supports and other shoe inserts will fix to support the knee.

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