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Meniscus tear or injury is a common cause of knee pain in the medial (inside) and lateral (outside) sides of a knee joint. The knee meniscus is fibrocartilage that helps to “cushion” the shock between the thigh and shin bone when weight-bearing and prevents damage to the joint cartilage.
A meniscus tear can increase the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis if left untreated. It also changes the biomechanics and stability of the knee joint, resulting in an increased risk of developing other knee conditions.
A meniscus tear usually occurs following a direct trauma, accident involving a twisted knee, or degenerative changes with age. Patients with this condition typically complain of painful, locking sensation in the knee or the knee often “gives way”.
Risk factors of a meniscus tear include:
Signs and symptoms of a meniscus tear include:
Establishing the extent of meniscus injury is essential as it will determine the knee pain treatment plan. The meniscus is an avascular structure, which means a limited blood supply to allow natural recovery. Stimulating an increase in blood supply can help heal the injury without surgery.
Treatment options for a meniscus tear in Singapore include:
Straits Podiatry (Buona Vista),
31 Rochester Drive,
#02-01 (Hotel Block),
Singapore 138637
Straits Podiatry (Katong),
i12 Katong, 112 East Coast Rd,
#03-01/02/03/04/28,
Singapore, 428802.