What to do if the lateral meniscus is injured

Diagnosis of meniscus injury: history of torsion or compression, local swelling and pain in the knee joint, limited joint movement or even locking phenomenon, soft legs, muscle atrophy, tenderness in the knee joint space, positive pressure test on the professional examination side, positive rotation compression test on the Mai, etc. Magnetic resonance imaging can clarify the location and type of injury. If the meniscus injury is very serious, affecting joint function and normal life, such patients need surgical treatment. There is actually no good treatment for meniscus injury. If non-surgical treatment is ineffective or the magnetic resonance imaging shows a third-degree severe meniscus injury, it is recommended to go to the hospital for orthopedic or surgical examination in time. After the diagnosis is clear, arthroscopic meniscus repair or local meniscus resection can be considered, which will help relieve the pain. If conservative treatment is ineffective or the magnetic resonance imaging shows a third-degree severe meniscus injury, arthroscopic meniscus repair or local meniscus resection can be considered, which will help relieve the pain. The knee meniscus is divided into the inner meniscus and the outer meniscus.

When we have confirmed that there is meniscus injury in the knee joint, we also need to understand the extent of the meniscus injury. If our meniscus injury is mild and the clinical symptoms are mild, we can take a dynamic conservative approach according to the situation. If it is an acute minor meniscus injury, we can fix it with a brace or plaster for 4 to 6 weeks. During this 4 to 6 week period, walking on the ground should be avoided, and dynamic outpatient review should be conducted according to the doctor's guidance, and appropriate knee joint activities should be performed. If the meniscus is injured once or twice, non-surgical treatment, plaster or brace external fixation treatment can theoretically be performed. However, if the tear is large, or the symptoms do not improve, surgical treatment may be recommended, including removal of part or all of the meniscus.