Arthroscopic meniscus repair
Meniscus Injury Treatment
The meniscus is the knee's shock absorber. Twisting injuries or age-related wear can tear it, causing pain on the inner or outer knee, locking and swelling.
Orthopaedic services
- Trauma surgeries and all fracture fixations
- Children fracture specialist
- Sports arthroscopic surgeries
- ACL reconstruction and meniscus repairs
- Shoulder rotator cuff repair and Bankart repair
- Acromial decompression
- Intra articular knee and shoulder injections
- Knee, back and neck pain treatment
- Spine treatment and spinal injuries
- Joint replacement consultation
Treatment options
Small, stable tears: rest, physiotherapy and injections. Locking or large tears: arthroscopic repair (preferred in young patients) or partial meniscectomy.
After surgery
Day-care or one-night stay; repair needs 4-6 weeks of protected weight bearing, trimming allows quicker walking.
Clinic address
Bone 'N' Smile Clinic, 3/B Pathanwadi Road, Kurar Village, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097. The clinic is in Kurar Village, Malad East and serves patients from Malvani, Malad West, Kandivali, Goregaon and nearby areas. Consultations Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know it is a meniscus tear?
Joint-line pain, clicking, locking and swelling after a twist suggest it; MRI confirms.
Will removing the meniscus cause arthritis?
We preserve as much meniscus as possible and repair when feasible to protect the joint long-term.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeeshan Shaikh, MBBS, D.Ortho, MS (Orthopaedics). This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a consultation.