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

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

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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

Wearing an ace bandage, a knee sleeve, or brace may make the knee feel more secure.

Resources

More information about torn meniscus may be found at the web site of the American Society for Sports Medicine.

Surgery for Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-543-1552 or 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA

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