Knee Pain and Meniscus Damage

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Knee Pain And Meniscus Damage What Is Meniscus?  Each knee contains a lateral (outside) meniscus and a medial (inside) meniscus. They are fibrous cartilage wedges that sit between the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). It was thought that the role played by the menisci was limited and it was common for the complete surgical removal of them following any damage. However, lately their roles have been described as: Shock absorbers Stabilisers (important if there has been damage to the ACL) Load bearers It is also thought that they may play a role in lubrication of the joint, providing the joint with nutrition and also aiding with proprioception (sensory feedback) Damage To The Meniscus  Meniscus tears are the most common injury presenting to orthopaedic knee surgeons and are often the result of sports injury; most commonly with the twisting of a flexed knee under load. In older knees the meniscus becomes less elastic and can tear with a lower level of movement or even spontaneously if the progressive degeneration is severe enough. Typical symptoms of meniscal tears are: Pain either at the front or the back of the knee Episodes of the knee giving way Swelling, either permanent or after an episode of pain or giving way Locking, with the knee being stuck and not being able to straighten fully One, or any combination of the above may be experienced by someone with a meniscal tear. Treatment  Immediate treatment for any knee pain should follow the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) principle. A diagnosis of a meniscal tear will be made by a qualified professional. Once diagnosed the injury should be rested and any aggravating activities should be stopped with the aim being to remove as much load and stress from the knee joint as possible. Later on, more active treatment may be required, in the form of physiotherapy or, in severe cases, surgery. How Does An Active650 Knee Support Help?  In the first instance the “C” of the RICE mnemonic is com

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