Is a 2nd degree meniscus injury serious?

Is a 2nd degree meniscus injury serious?

1. Secondary meniscus injury does not belong to the more serious meniscus injury. Meniscus injury is divided into several types. According to the severity, it is divided into primary meniscus injury. This type of injury is relatively mild and does not require surgical treatment at all. Only conservative treatment is needed.

2. Secondary meniscus injury is a moderate injury, which can be treated with strict conservative treatment to achieve relatively good results. However, there are a few patients who will consider knee arthroscopy even if conservative treatment is not effective. Basically, the meniscus does not need to be removed, only repaired.

3. There are also tertiary injuries and tears of the meniscus. Tertiary injuries and tears are more serious injuries and usually require surgical treatment or even removal of the meniscus. Acute secondary meniscus injury can be fixed with long-leg plaster support for 4 weeks. Secondary hyperplasia of meniscus injury, the patient currently has meniscus poisoning injury.

What is the difference between synovitis and meniscus injury?

Meniscus injuries are mainly caused by trauma and usually cause joint pain and movement disorders. They usually occur when the knee joint suddenly moves and rotates from a flexed position to a straight position. Synovitis and meniscus injuries are two different diseases, mainly manifested as joint swelling, pain, and larger joint bones; the differences between synovitis and meniscus injuries include location, symptoms, causes, treatment, etc.

What should I do if I have leg pain due to meniscus injury?

Meniscus pain may be related to meniscus degeneration or trauma, and requires attention and timely examination to prevent knee dysfunction and instability. If meniscus pain is caused by minor meniscus injury, conservative treatment can be considered, mainly rest, local acupuncture and physical therapy, and oral glucosamine to nourish cartilage under the guidance of a professional doctor.

When the meniscus is severely damaged, the knee pain will be more obvious when we move the knee joint, especially when going up and down stairs, squatting, and even the elasticity, pressure and locking in the joint can be heard during the activity.