In a bike accident, I met with an injury of medial meniscus horizontal tear for the right leg. I'm interested to hear about your opinion and treatment options like medication tablets or other treatments. Mri knee report and films enclosed.

Meniscus injury a torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden. What are 3 signs of a meniscus injury? Swelling or stiffness. Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee. Difficulty straightening your knee fully. Feeling as though your knee is locked in place when you try to move it. Typically, mild meniscus tears heal within two to three weeks. What is a meniscal injury? A meniscus tear is an injury to a part of your knee called the meniscus and is a common injury. The menisci are two crescent-shaped pads of thick, rubbery shock-absorbing cartilage in your knee joint. They lie between your thigh bone (femur) and your shin bone (tibia). In the case of meniscus tears, some people think the injury will heal over time on its own. But the truth is that there are different types of meniscus tears ? and some tears won't heal without treatment. If your tear is on the outer one-third of the meniscus, it may heal on its own or be repaired surgically. If your doctor has told you that you don't need surgery to repair your torn meniscus, you may be given the green light to walk. However, you'll want to be very careful about movements that might worsen the tear or cause you pain. Avoid squatting and pivoting, which are likely to place too much pressure on the knee. To speed the recovery, you can: 1.Rest the knee. 2.Ice your knee to reduce pain and swelling. 3.Compress your knee. 4.Elevate your knee with a pillow under your heel when you're sitting or lying down. 5.Take anti-inflammatory medications. 6.Use stretching and strengthening exercises to help reduce stress to your knee. Will a knee brace help a torn meniscus? Yes. Although knee braces do not heal or treat your meniscus tear directly, they can provide extra support and stability for your knee while your meniscus injury heals. A good brace will protect your knee and take the pressure off your meniscus, allowing it to rest. Your doctor may recommend the rice regimen?rest, ice, compression, and elevation?to treat a meniscus tear. Resting your knee can help relieve your symptoms. Your doctor may suggest using a cane for a few weeks to keep weight off your knee and to stay away from physical activity that may have contributed to the injury. Steps to heal a torn meniscus naturally: rest: it's crucial to rest your knee after injury. You should not participate in activities where you could cause additional strain. Ice: apply ice to your knee for 15 minutes at four-hour intervals.  

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