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Meniscus Surgery

Anatomy

Anatomy

Meniscus Function

Shock Absorber

Symptoms of a Torn Meniscus

• Pain• Swelling• “Catching”• Locking

Blood Supply

Normal Torn

Arthroscopic Look

Normal TornMRI

Arthroscopic Surgery

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscal Repair

Meniscal Repair

Meniscal Repair

Goal

Pain-free knee that does not lock or catch

Possible Risks and Complications

• Anesthetic• Neurovascular injury• Stiffness• Infection• Blood clot• Pain, swelling, mechanical symptoms• Retear of meniscus

Rehab

Depends on the procedure:• If simple meniscectomy, able to bear weight

when comfortable; rehab individualized• If meniscus is repaired, period of

nonweightbearing or weightbearing in a brace followed by rehab

No surgery is ever “guaranteed,” but meniscus surgery is a highly

successful procedure