How should a medial meniscus tear be treated?

National Athletic Trainers' Association

A medial meniscus tear is typically treated with surgery. An orthopedic surgeon has a few options to treat the tear with surgery: removal of the medial meniscus, trimming the remaining uninjured part, or stitching it back together. Treatment options vary depending on the severity and/or location of the meniscus tear.

(This answer provided for NATA by Sara Y. Pittelkau, MA, ATC, LAT.)

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Muscle & Connective Tissue Injuries

Muscle and connective tissue injuries include sprains and strains, which are the most common injuries for people engaged in physical sports. A sprain is an injury of a ligament, which connects our bones to each other. A strain is an injury that can occur to a muscle or a tendon, which connects our bones to our muscles. If you have a muscle or connective tissue injury, you will likely experience pain, swelling, and limited movement of that body part. Sometimes these injuries are evident as soon as they occur, while others take time to develop. Usually rest helps to heal the area, and ice can reduce swelling. If these remedies dont help you, physical therapy or surgery may be necessary for a full recovery.

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