Meniscus Tear Treatment in Kolkata Arthroscopic Repair and Preservation of the Knee Meniscus
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that can occur during sports, twisting movements, trauma or age-related degeneration. Each knee contains two menisci that help distribute load and support joint stability.
Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar provides diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment for meniscus tears in Kolkata, often alongside care for related ligament injuries — see ACL reconstruction and sports injury treatment.
Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear
- Knee pain
- Swelling
- Clicking
- Catching
- Locking
- Difficulty bending
- Pain while squatting
- Reduced confidence during twisting movements
How Is a Meniscus Tear Diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically involves clinical examination. MRI may be recommended to evaluate tear location and pattern, associated ACL injury, cartilage damage and other ligament injuries.
Does Every Meniscus Tear Need Surgery?
No. Some tears may improve with activity modification, physiotherapy, strengthening and medication where appropriate. Treatment depends on symptoms, tear characteristics, age and activity requirements.
Arthroscopic Meniscus Treatment
Meniscus Repair
The surgeon attempts to preserve and repair the damaged meniscus when the tear characteristics and tissue condition allow it.
Partial Meniscectomy
In selected cases where repair is not appropriate, unstable damaged tissue may need to be treated arthroscopically. Preservation of healthy meniscal tissue is generally desirable whenever clinically feasible.
Meniscus Tear & ACL Injury
Meniscus tears can occur together with ligament injuries, particularly ACL injuries. Where both are present, treatment is planned around both structures together rather than in isolation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk with a torn meniscus?
Some people can, but persistent pain, locking or swelling requires evaluation.
Can a meniscus tear heal naturally?
Healing potential depends heavily on the location, blood supply and type of tear.
