IS IT NECESSARY TO OPERATE MENISCO'S PAIN?
Menisci are two cartilaginous structures, consisting mainly of protein and water, located within the knee joint, and made of a substance called fibrocartilage.
Their mission is nothing less than to improve joint function. They act as a shock absorber, receiving all body weight and absorbing shock waves. This makes its function in our joint mechanics very important.
What happens when the Menisci deteriorate?
When the meniscus deteriorates, it can cease to fulfill its mission. Given the case of wear, the articular surfaces must take care of the support charge, hence triggering knee osteoarthritis.
Symptom
- Pain in the inside or outside of the knee joint
- Clicking or cracking sounds
- Swelling or inflammation from joint effusion
- Lack of balance resulting unstability
- Knee lock
Treatments
As a sports medicine professional, Dr. Muñoz performs various treatments for ailments derived from the meniscus, depending on the severity of the patient's injury.
If your injury is very serious, surgery may be adviseable to repair the meniscus tear.
Prevention is better than cure
- Perform a muscle warm-up before doing any sport
- Choose the correct sports clothing
- Strengthens the leg muscles, always with caution.