Internal Derangement Tear, Medial Meniscus

Definition:
A medial meniscus tear is an injury characterized by tearing of cartilage tissue located at the inner aspect of the knee and typically causes pain in this region. The knee joint comprises of the union of two bones: the long bone of the thigh (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). Between the bone ends are 2 round discs made of cartilage called the medial (inner) and lateral (outer) meniscus. Injuries to the medial meniscus are more common than lateral meniscus injuries. Occasionally a medial meniscus tear may occur in combination with injuries to other structures of the knee, such as the cruciate ligaments, the collateral ligaments, or the lateral meniscus.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Unable to fully bend the knee
  • Point tender over medial meniscus
  • Pain with squatting
  • Swelling
  • Loss of range of motion
  • Clicking or locking
Causes
  • Trauma involving twisting or pivoting the knee
  • Gradual degeneration
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Internal Derangement Tear, Medial Meniscus Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Wall Squats
  • Heel Raises
  • Crutch Walking
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Step Throughs
  • Stationary Bike
  • Gait II

Internal Derangement Tear, Medial Meniscus Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Single Leg Speed Skater
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet

Internal Derangement Tear, Medial Meniscus Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump