Sports Medicine

Torn Meniscus - torn knee cartilage not limited to athletes or sports

In this article

• Basics of torn meniscus - torn knee cartilage
• Surgical Animation
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Research
• Summary of torn meniscus - torn knee cartilage

Basics of torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage

Meniscus Allograft Replacement Surgery: A minimally invasive method to restore previously removed torn knee cartilage with cadaver tissue

Edited By John R. Trey Green III, M.D., Associate Professor, UW Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair:  Minimally invasive surgery to repair torn knee cartilage

Overview

Arthroscopic meniscus repair is an outpatient surgical procedure to repair torn knee cartilage. The torn meniscus is repaired by a variety of minimally invasive techniques and requires postoperative protection to allow healing. Physical therapy is useful to regain full function of the knee, which occurs on average 4-5 months after surgery.

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