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CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF MENISCUS TEARS

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Meniscus is usually present between two bones which act as a cushion in knee joint. There are two menisci in each knee joint.  Normally the injury to the meniscus occurs during the activities in which there is a pressure while rotating the knee joint.  It's not necessary that only the athletes or the people who play contact sports are prone to meniscus injury, but the people who are forcefully rotating or giving extra pressure on the knee joint are more likely to get meniscus injuries. Even House wives or office goers can also get Meniscus injury during minor activities. Generally the treatment protocols depends upon the severity of injury, the treatment options can vary from rest to the surgery, many of the times you can help to prevent this injury by doing exercises that strengthens the leg muscle and using proper technique while playing Sports.  Causes of meniscus injuries:- The most common cause of meniscus tear are due to Sports that contains direct contact or applying extra p

HOW TO RECOVER FROM TORN MENISCUS

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The meniscus tear or the Torn meniscus can be very painful. It can also affect and limit your mobility of the knee joint, the first thing after the meniscus injury that is done is to regain the function and reduce pain, and the key to end the pain and beginning the function is to follow all the instructions given by the doctor for early recovery. Some people have minor tear that can heal without surgery but in severe cases surgery is needed to repair the damage. Here are some of the tabs that might help you to recover faster from a torn meniscus. 1) R.I.C.E during meniscus tear:- R.I.C.E stands for rest, icing, compression and elevation. For any minor meniscus tear surgery is not needed either the doctor prescribe R I C E Rest the knee, this is usually done to avoid any further injury or any injury that may lead to serious injury. Putting ice or cold pack on the knee for 20 minutes several times in a day, helps in reducing pain. Compression should be applied by wearing bandage or brac