What is Meniscus ?
Aloe Meniscus is the cartilage which
is c-shaped and located at the peripheral part of the knee
joints. Meniscus is cushioned between the cartilage surfaces of
the bone and distributes weight and improves the stability of
joints. It also allows the bones to smoothly glide against each
other and ensures that there is no harm caused to the bone.
What happens in case of a meniscus
tear ?
Meniscus tear is when the cartilage gets torn when the knee
joint is bent and the knee gets twisted. It can happen due to
two reasons- trauma which is seen commonly in athletes and
degenerative processes which is seen in older patients whose
cartilage is more brittle. It can also accompany injuries to the
anterior cruciate ligament and the medical collateral ligament.
Symptoms of ligament tear
The most common symptoms of meniscus tear are pain and swelling.
People also complain about joint locking or inability to
straighten the joint. The motion of the knee can be temporarily
impinged due to meniscus tear.
Diagnosis of meniscus tear
If you approach a doctor with a case of meniscus tear, you will
go through a physical examination to determine the level of
tear. The two common tests that are administered are X-Rays and
MRI. X-Rays help in determining the degenerative or arthritic
changes to the knee joint. MRI helps to visualize and the
meniscus. All meniscus tear do not require surgery.
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