Overview of Meniscus Injury Treatment

Meniscus injury, a common knee injury among all age of people, can be tear or rupture in the meniscal cartilage. It can be caused either by traumatic issues or degenerative issues happen on elder population. This passage addresses different types of injuries including longitudinal, transverse, radial, complex, and degenerative tears. And for each type of injury, it is studied on its epidemiology, methods of examinations, and repair and rehabilitations. Specifically, the structure of meniscus is closely examined in this essay to better examine the degree of injuries and the possible treatments or repair that can be done. Some examination techniques, such as MRI, X-rays, and physical examinations, and there is detailed explanation of some examinations work to examine if there are any injuries in meniscus. Additionally, this essay also investigates the different repair methods (surgical operations) by evaluating the advantages and drawbacks of each. In the end, it discusses some rehabilitation method for meniscus injuries recovery, including some exercises and strengthen the muscles to promote the stability in the joint, accelerating the rehabilitation process.