Knee conditions
Meniscal Injury
knee conditions
A meniscal tear is one of the most common knee injuries.
It can cause sharp pain, clicking, locking or swelling, especially after twisting movements.
What?
Assessment
Treatment
FAQs
Meniscal Injury
What can cause a knee replacement to become problematic?
The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage structure that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and shin bone.
Tears can occur due to sudden twisting injuries or gradually with age.
Symptoms you may experience:
Sharp, localised pain
Swelling after activity
Clicking or catching
A feeling the knee may lock
Pain with twisting or squatting
Symptoms you may notice include increasing pain, reduced mobility, difficulty trusting the knee, warmth or swelling, and in some cases a change in leg alignment.
Meniscal Injury
How meniscal injuries are assessed
During the consultation, I will examine your knee and may arrange MRI to confirm the diagnosis and determine the type of tear.
I will explain the tear pattern, why symptoms are occurring and which treatment options are most suitable.
Meniscal Injury
Treatment options
Non-surgical
Physiotherapy focusing on knee control and stability
Strengthening programmes
Load modification
Medication
Injections for pain and swelling
Surgical
Some tears require arthroscopic repair or trimming.
Meniscal Injury