How are your knees holding up? - Do you ever worry about them?
Introduction: If you are a person who is very active or you are someone that participates in a variety of sports, you may have experienced knee pain or discomfort at some point in your life. In fact, you may be shocked how many people admit that they have had knee problems in their life! - If you are concerned that you have already experienced a tear to the meniscus, then this free information can help you. But meniscus tears are not limited to only the elite and athletic, they can occur from about any kind of activity, such as twisting the knee and some people can be very prone to developing knee injuries.
1.) The Meniscus & How It Gets Injured
Those who have a genetic tendency of arthritis in their families are also prone to knee injuries such as meniscus tears. Over time, the rubbery meniscus (which is made of cartilage) simply begins to wear down and weaken. As this occurs, it becomes much more prone to tearing. Those who have certain kinds of risks such as arthritis are more likely to develop meniscus tears as well as those who play a lot of sports. There are two meniscii in the knee, each of which can be prone to a tear. There is one meniscus on each side of your knee, which are commonly referred to as the lateral and the medial meniscii.
2.) Typical Symptoms
If you are concerned that you may have a meniscus injury, here are the typical symptoms that people experience:
Pain around the knee area Swelling around the knee area Popping or locking of the knee Difficulty moving the knee
3.) A Doctor's Diagnosis & Knee Braces For Support
If these symptoms last more than a couple days, it is possible that you may have a meniscus tear. A doctor will do testing to see the level of tear that may be present. The most commonly given tests are x-rays and MRI's. These can help the doctor to determine how severe the tear is and what treatment plan would work the best for you. Some tears require the person to rest and restrict activities that could further damage the meniscus. Other tears are more severe and may require surgery to make a repair to the meniscus. After a surgery or other form of treatment, it is very much advised that the patient continue to wear a knee brace to help protect the meniscus and knee area. Wearing a knee brace can also ensure that the knee is stabilized and that not too much pressure will be put on the meniscus area of the knee. It can also be a good idea to wear a knee brace during certain sports or activities where knee injuries are more prone to occur. (Speak to your physician for medical advice.)
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