If you are experiencing symptoms of a meniscus tear, it is best to make an appointment with one of the Board Certified Orthopedic Knee Surgeons at OrthoNeuro as soon as possible. Delaying treatment may cause the tear and its symptoms to become worse.
At OrthoNeuro, our Board Certified Orthopedic Knee Surgeons have helped thousands of patients with meniscus tears live active and healthy lives using the latest non-surgical and surgical procedures.
Meniscus Tear Treatment Options
Depending upon the location and severity of the tear, nonsurgical treatment options may be used to reduce pain in the knee. These can include:
- Activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Bracing
- Immobilization
- Physical therapy
In other cases, your OrthoNeuro specialist may recommend surgery to repair your meniscus using a procedure known as arthroscopic meniscus repair or resection if non-surgical treatments have not provided pain relief. This procedure uses two small incisions as well as a surgical camera and small surgical instruments to repair the damaged meniscus.