Meniscus injury · Pune
Meniscus Tear Treatment in Pune
A meniscus tear can cause pain along the joint line, swelling, catching or difficulty fully moving the knee.
Many tears can be treated without surgery. Dr. Aniket Patil assesses the tear, knee stability and activity requirements before discussing rehabilitation, repair or other treatment.
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- 20+ years
- Clinical and surgical experience
- Hong Kong
- Sports and arthroscopic surgery training
- Kharadi, Pune
- Consultation and follow-up
Inside the knee
What does the meniscus do?
Each knee has two menisci between the thigh bone and shin bone. They help distribute load across the joint and contribute to knee stability.
A meniscus can tear during a twisting injury or gradually as the tissue changes with age.
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Joint-line pain
Pain is often felt along the inner or outer side of the knee.
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Swelling or stiffness
The knee may swell after an injury or activity.
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Catching
Some tears cause clicking or catching during movement.
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Locking
A displaced tear can occasionally prevent the knee from straightening normally.
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Pain with twisting or squatting
Turning, deep bending or loaded knee movement may reproduce symptoms.
Assessment
The MRI is only one part of the decision
Meniscus tears are assessed using the history, knee examination and imaging when needed.
An MRI can show the location and pattern of a tear, but the treatment decision should also consider symptoms, knee stability, age of the tear, associated injuries and the condition of the rest of the knee.
Treatment
Many meniscus tears do not need immediate surgery
Non-surgical treatment
When the knee is stable and symptoms are manageable, treatment may include activity modification, rehabilitation and medicines where appropriate.
Arthroscopic treatment
Surgery may be considered when symptoms continue, the knee has significant mechanical symptoms, or the tear pattern is suitable for repair.
The aim is to preserve useful meniscal tissue whenever possible.
If surgery is needed
Meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy
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Meniscus repair
Where a tear has suitable healing potential, the torn tissue may be sutured or fixed so the meniscus can heal while preserving as much tissue as possible.
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Partial meniscectomy
When a damaged unstable portion cannot reasonably be repaired, the surgeon may trim only the tissue that is causing the problem while preserving the remaining meniscus.
Recovery
Repair and trimming have different rehabilitation plans
Recovery after meniscus treatment is based on what was done during surgery.
A repaired meniscus usually needs more protection while the tissue heals. Rehabilitation after limited trimming may progress differently.
Walking, knee movement, strengthening and return to activity should follow the instructions for the specific operation.
Sports-knee and arthroscopic surgery
Assessment and surgery with Dr. Aniket Patil
Dr. Aniket Patil is an orthopaedic surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical and surgical experience. His international training includes sports and arthroscopic knee surgery in Hong Kong.
- 20+ years
- Clinical and surgical experience
- Hong Kong
- Sports and arthroscopic surgery training
- Knee care
- Injury assessment, arthroscopy and reconstruction
Kharadi clinic
Consult Dr. Aniket Patil in Kharadi, Pune
Om Hip & Knee Specialty Clinic
Opposite Reliance Mart, Rakshak Nagar
Kharadi, Pune 411014
- Orthopaedic consultations
- 5:00 PM to 10:00 PMMonday to Saturday by appointment
Meniscus tear treatment: common questions
No, not every meniscus tear needs surgery. Many meniscus tears can initially be managed without surgery, particularly when the knee is stable and there is no significant locking or persistent mechanical problem.
Meniscus repair aims to preserve and heal the torn tissue. Partial meniscectomy removes only damaged unstable tissue when repair is not suitable.
MRI is often useful for showing the location and pattern of a meniscus tear, but the treatment decision also uses the symptoms and physical examination.
A knee that cannot straighten normally after an injury should be assessed promptly because a displaced meniscus tear or another mechanical problem can block movement.
Yes, most meniscus repair and partial meniscectomy procedures are performed using knee arthroscopy through small incisions.
No, recovery is not the same after meniscus repair and trimming. A repaired meniscus generally needs more protection while the tissue heals. Rehabilitation after limited trimming can follow a different progression.
Appointments
Get a meniscus injury assessed
Book an orthopaedic consultation in Kharadi, Pune to review your symptoms, examination and available imaging.
- Clinic
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Om Hip & Knee Specialty ClinicUnit No. 202, Second Floor, Velstand
Opposite Reliance Mart, Rakshak Nagar
Kharadi, Pune 411014 Get directions - Hours
- Monday to Saturday
5:00 PM to 10:00 PMBy appointment