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

Edited By: Carol C. Teitz, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Coping

Strategies for coping

Until the tear can be treated arthroscopically, patients with a torn meniscus can use non-narcotic pain relievers, and should try to do quadriceps muscle contractions to prevent atrophy that is associated with knee pain and swelling.One may also need to modify activities to avoid those that twist the knee.

Adaptive aids

Resources

Surgery for Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage at the University of Washington

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