{"id":3419,"date":"2023-04-14T01:04:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T00:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ortho-surgery.uk\/?p=3419"},"modified":"2025-07-05T15:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:03:34","slug":"meniscal-tear-treatment-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ortho-surgery.uk\/index.php\/meniscal-tear-treatment-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Meniscal Tear Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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KNOW YOUR KNEE BLOG SERIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is the best way to treat a meniscal tear?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Orthopaedic Opinions Blog<\/strong>

By Mr Vipin Asopa, May 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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There are a number of possible structures in the knee that can be injured, with a meniscal tear being one of these potential injuries. The menisci are best described as crescent-shaped rings located in the knee joint, triangular in cross-section and made up of collagen. It is believed that they have a shock absorbing function within the knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A torn meniscus may be caused from sudden pivoting or stops and turns, kneeling, squatting, lifting something heavy or even walking. In the last \u201cKnow your Knee\u201d blog post which you can find here<\/a>, my guest blogger discussed the causes and possible symptoms of a meniscal tear. I thought I would write a follow up to her blog post by discussing the best ways to treat a meniscal tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deciding the best treatment plan for a meniscal tear depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury and the patient’s overall health. Determining whether surgery or non-operative treatment options are best can be difficult (as reported by this research article: https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35122496\/<\/a>). In general, the options for treating a meniscal tear include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n