Hi. Bucket handle tear of lateral meniscus? Is this recent or old. If recent injury that is less than 3-6 months and repairable then definitely consider repair of the meniscus. If it's older than that then one has to get it removed. Removing meniscus is not good as it may lead to early onset arthritis as meniscus are shock absorber of knee. But if it's old tear then we don't have any option. I am afraid u might have to consider surgery

• 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. • Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area • Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). • Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.

Bucket handle tear is associated with locking  of joint and pain occasionally. It definately requires Arthroscopic meniscectomy. If ACL tear is present , you may need ACL reconstruction.