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The knee's medial and lateral menisci are vital shock absorbers that safeguard the cartilage and prevent the onset of osteoarthritis. They also contribute significantly to knee stability, making them a fundamental part of knee anatomy. Loss of the menisci can lead to early osteoarthritis and knee instability, particularly when combined with ligament reconstruction.<br><br>Menisci consist of fibrocartilage and have a meager blood supply. Consequently, meniscal tears along the edges, especially on the inner side of the knee, typically have a low likelihood of spontaneous healing. Surgical interventio
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Best Meniscus Surgery In Jaipur | Dr Amit Meena | Knee Specialist
Meniscus Injury Overview The knee's medial and lateral menisci are vital shock absorbers that safeguard the cartilage and prevent the onset of osteoarthritis. They also contribute significantly to knee stability, making them a fundamental part of knee anatomy. Loss of the menisci can lead to early osteoarthritis and knee instability, particularly when combined with ligament reconstruction.
DESCRIPTION OF MENISCUS SURGERY In general, Dr. Amit Meena will always try to preserve the meniscal tissues to prevent further development of osteoarthritis, especially if there is a concurrent ACL reconstruction performed to prevent the graft from stretching out over time. He has found the use of multiple inside-out sutures allows the meniscus to be put back into its anatomic position and also provides extra stability to the meniscus such that early range of motion can be implemented.
Post-Operative Protocol for Meniscus Surgery Following an isolated meniscus surgery repair, we initiate a carefully structured recovery plan. In the initial two weeks, patients work on achieving a range of motion from 0 to 90 degrees, gradually increasing knee flexion as tolerated. However, they must strictly adhere to non-weightbearing status for six weeks post-surgery. We advise patients who've undergone meniscus repairs to refrain from activities like deep squatting, sitting cross-legged, or engaging in heavy lifting and squatting for a minimum of four months postoperatively. This precaution is taken to optimize the healing of the posterior horn of the meniscus.
