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Meniscus Tear
I have been diagnosed with Meniscus tear as per MRI report. Would like to know the treatment for the same .
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⢠Avoid sitting Cross legged.
⢠Avoid Squatting-
⢠Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
⢠Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
⢠Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Meniscus treatment ranges from meniscectomy to meniscal repair depending on type and site of tear.
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Tear in red zone heals therefore repair is favoured in them.
Tear in white zone don't not heal therefore warrant meniscectomy.
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