Meniscus Rupture

Meniscus Rupture; The meniscus are semi-lunar shaped cartilaginous structures located on the interior and posterior sides of the knee joint between the femur and the tibia.

Their most important feature is to distribute loads to the knee joint. Ruptures of meniscus can be experienced with knee traumas and the most common cause is arthroscopic surgery.

Since a small portion of meniscus is vascularized, the rupture is unlikely to heal spontaneously. Various types of ruptures can be seen and knee discomfort, pain and locking of the joint complaints may occur.

Complaints increase especially in movements requiring knee flexion. The ruptured section may cause damage to adjacent articular cartilage over time.

Very small ruptures may not always require surgery. In severe ruptures, it may be necessary to remove or repair the ruptured part depending on the age of the patient, type and location of the rupture. Both applications are performed by arthroscopy through a few small incisions.

Postoperative rehabilitation and return to sports also vary depending on the surgical procedure applied. In case the ruptured part is removed, rehabilitation is faster and it may be possible to return to sports activities within 4-6 weeks.

In case it is repaired, there will be certain restrictions for the first month and the return to sports can take 3-4 months.