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Meniscal injuries

The menisci are semi lunar cartilages in the knee joint. When intact they distribute stresses inside the knee joint and act like washers. They also help in lubrication of the joint. They are two in number, the medial (inner) meniscus and the lateral (outer). They are sandwiched between the femur and the tibia. Menisci do not have any nerve fibres and injuries to them produce symptoms because of mechanical obstruction like locking. Meniscal injuries can occur when there is a twisting injury to the knee joint. They can also be injured along with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Tears can occur due to overuse in old age
Symptoms

.The knee can lock suddenly. .Pain. This happens if a flap after being torn is sandwiched and leads to over distension of the capsule or bag of the joint. .Swelling. As compared to swelling arising from a torn ligament, the swelling develops slowly and is not marked.

Risks

.Old age These tears are degenerative in nature. .Injuries to the knee in sports, accidents. .Occupations, which stress the joints, like a plumber, construction worker and carpenter. meniscal injuries can occur secondary to cruciate ligament injuries

If a swelling develops then one can use rest, compression, ice and elevation before seeing a doctor. The doctor after clinical examination may order a MR scan or recommend an arthroscopy. Ways of treating a torn meniscus include cutting out the torn part if it is small(partial menisectomy), or suturing(meniscal suture) it back if the tear is fresh and situated in a favourable area where there is a good blood supply. Other methods are transplant of a meniscus from a cadaver. Knees in which the menisci have been removed are at risk of developing osteo-arthritis.

meniscal Transplant in India

Till now MENISCAL TRANSPLANTS are only available in the US and Europe. Soon this procedure may be introduced in India also so that sportspersons and other with an absent meniscus need not travel abroad.