Does a meniscus tear need surgery?

Degenerative tears usually respond to rehabilitation; a locked knee or large tear in a young athlete may need an orthopaedic surgical opinion.

Meniscus Tear Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

In short: A tear in the knee's shock-absorbing cartilage causing pain, swelling and catching, from twisting injuries or wear.

What is Meniscus Tear?

The menisci are C-shaped cartilage pads. Young people tear them in sport; in older adults, degenerative tears occur with minimal injury. Many degenerative tears do well without surgery.

Common symptoms

Pain on the joint line
Swelling
Catching or locking
Difficulty squatting

What causes it?

Twisting injuries
Degeneration

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination and MRI.

Non-surgical treatment options

Ultrasound-Guided Injection: Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint…
Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.
Physical Therapy: Yonsei Leaders' staged physical therapy programme: Heat, Electro, Align and Loosen, combining heat, electrical stimulation, manual alignment and…

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

Avoid deep squats
Strengthen quadriceps

When to seek urgent care

A knee that is locked and cannot straighten needs prompt assessment.

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