PreOp® Patient Education Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair, Knee

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Your doctor has recommended that you have arthroscopic surgery in order to repair a torn meniscus in your knee. But what does that actually mean?

The knee is one of the most important and one of the most complex joints in your body.

It is made up of bone, ligament and cartilage. Damage to any individual part can dramatically restrict the normal movement of the leg and can even interfere with the ability to walk.

Let's take a look at the way the knee is put together. The femur, or thigh bone, meets the tibia to create a flexible joint called the knee.

Helping to stabilize the knee are flexible bands of tissue called ligaments.

Protecting the bony surfaces that rub together, are pads of tissue called cartilage.

Cartilage acts like a cushion. Without it, every time you bend at the knee, you would cause the major bones of the leg to grind together.

The meniscus is cartilage that not only protects the bone, but also acts like the leg's shock absorber.

Twisting or bending the knee during sports or even normal activity can damage the meniscus.

Symptoms include swelling, restricted movement, pain and even the inability to stand on the effected leg.

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[TAJIKROCKS]

@WarmChocolateDeath so i am ok then?

[WarmChocolateDeath]

@TAJIKROCKS yes you feel it straight away- inability to stand without causing excessive pain.

[Shemafied]

I used to do sports, but then took an arrow to the meniscus :)

[TAJIKROCKS]

If you have meniscus can you feel tears leading to pain and/or swelling of the knee joint right away? OR it can take months?

[Sumthingdiffrent]

@LilHoover7, I I think that I have the same problem. I suggest ice to the area and as much rest as possible. I hope everything goes well

[LilHoover7]

i have been having trouble squating and it is painful when i extend my leg all the way out. any tips you can give me or advice would really help because im really scared i mite have torn my meniscus this time instead of just a contusion on my patella.

[chloethecat11]

How do I go from watching Rocko's Modern Life to watching this?

[ELGekp]

@TheKingOfKingsE

That was an inspirational comment. Thank you for that sir :)