Meniscus Tear

Understanding Meniscus Tears

The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci: medial (inner) and lateral (outer). A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, particularly in sports involving twisting movements.

Meniscus tears are classified by location, size, and pattern (bucket-handle, flap, radial, or degenerative). The treatment approach depends on these factors as well as your age, activity level, and associated injuries.

Our Treatment Approach

Our physiotherapy programme for meniscus tears begins with reducing pain and swelling through rest, ice, compression, and gentle range-of-motion exercises. We then progress through strengthening, balance training, and finally sport-specific or activity-specific rehabilitation. Throughout the process, we monitor for signs of mechanical locking or instability that may indicate the need for surgical referral.