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Meniscus Repair

A meniscus tear can occur as an acute injury or through degeneration.  Patients usually experience pain with weight-bearing, squatting, and twisting.   The decision to repair a torn meniscus is based on several factors including patient age and location of the tear.   Meniscus repair is performed as a minimally invasive surgery using knee arthroscopy.  The meniscus is sutured with specialized, small instruments through 2 small stab incisions in the knee.  Recovery is longer as weight-bearing and activity restrictions are placed on the patient to allow the meniscus to heal.  Dr. Bushnell has advanced training in arthroscopic treatment of knee injuries.

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Meniscus Repair (WebMD)
Meniscus Repair (AAOS OrthoInfo)