Do I Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear? | Dr Chirag Patel

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Do I Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?

• A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee
  injuries. This injury is especially common in
  athletes or tennis or basketball players because
  these sports involve constant twisting and
  pivoting of the knee.
• Other than that, any movement that makes you
  twist your knee while you have your full weight
  on it can cause the tearing of the meniscus. A
  knee has two pieces of cartilage that act as a
  soft buffer between the shinbone and the thigh
  bone (also called menisci).

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Do I Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?

• Symptoms of a Torn Meniscus
• A torn meniscus results in swelling and
  consequent stiffness and pain. Other symptoms
  include? A popping sensation? Pain while
  rotating the knee? Difficulty in moving or
  straightening the knee? A locked sensation or a
  feeling of blockage while moving the knee?
  Weakness in the knee, feeling as they might give
  way

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Do I Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?

• Treatment
• The usual treatment for a torn meniscus involves
  testing the knee, avoiding any sudden twisting
  movements, avoiding rigorous physical activities
  and positions that put pressure on the knee. You
  can also apply various creams and ice packs. In
  some cases, these treatments work, and the pain
  is alleviated. In other cases, however, you might
  have to visit the doctor and have it surgically
  repaired.
• When to Visit the Doctor
• You should visit the doctor if the pain persists
  for weeks and does not diminish in severity.
  Also, visit the doctor when you face trouble in
  making normal movements. A torn meniscus should
  be treated as soon as possible because it could
  lead to some complications.

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Do I Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?

• Torn Meniscus in the Knee Possible Complications
• While it may seem minor, and it is, Torn meniscus
  could lead to complications. Firstly, persistent
  pain causes one to be irritable and there is a
  significant impact on ones movement. The injured
  knee could also develop osteoarthritis.
• Risk Factors
• The chances of complications arising due to a
  torn meniscus are high in athletes and
  sportspersons. The complications also increase
  with an increase in weight. Obese people are
  prone to these complications. Another factor is
  age. A torn meniscus is felt more severely in
  older people as compared to younger people.

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Conclusion

• If you are facing any bone-related problems or
  sports injuries and are looking for an orthopedic
  surgeon in Mumbai then, you should approach Dr.
  Chirag Patel. He is popularly known as the
  best knee specialist in Mumbai. Even a cursory
  look at the patient testimonials and reviews on
  his website reveal that he is one of the top bone
  specialist doctors in Mumbai.
• With an MBBS and an MS degree and a wealth of
  experience, Dr. Chirag Patel treats all kinds of
  hip and joint problems. He specializes in joint
  replacement, joint revision, and hip resurfacing
  surgeries. In addition to that, he is also
  well trained in computer-assisted navigation and
  Uni- Condylar knee replacement surgeries.

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Conclusion

• Dr. Patel has won several international accolades
  and fellowships namely Adult Joint Reconstruction
  Fellowship, Seoul, South Korea, Ranawat
  Orthopaedic Research Foundation Fellowship, New
  York, USA et al. for his contributions to the
  orthopaedic field.

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