WHAT IS THE MENISCUS?
They are structures made of cartilage tissue that cover a significant part of the knee joint surface.
WHAT IS IT FOR?
*Load distribution in the joint
*Cartilage nutrition
*Movement assistance and control
*Joint stability
WHY DOES THE MENISCUS TEAR?
Age-related degenerative changes, traffic accidents, sports injuries, falls It may cause meniscus tears.
*Acute tears (due to trauma)(30 AGE>)
*Degenerative tears (30 AGE<)
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
*Pain
*Swelling in the joint
*Locking
*Discharge
HOW ARE TREATED?
Degenerative tears usually respond to conservative treatment.
WHAT IS CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT?
In the short term
*Rest
*Applying ice for 15 minutes 4 times a day
*Knee brace, bandage etc.
In the long term
*Medication therapy
*Physical therapy
*Raising awareness of the person about using the knee joint correctly in daily activities
*Appropriate exercise program arranged by a doctor or physiotherapist
*Weight loss and choosing appropriate shoes
WHEN TO HAVE SURGERY?
If there is no response to medication, rest and physical therapy
If daily living activities and sports life are affected
AFTER SURGERY WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF FTR?
*To ensure post-surgical recovery and prevent bleeding
*To accelerate return to daily living activities
*To strengthen muscles, to open joint movement, to increase balance
* Reduce pain
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