Meniscal Cyst
Definition:
A 'meniscal cyst' is a well-defined cystic lesion located along the peripheral margin of the Meniscus, a part of the knee, nearly always associated with horizontal meniscal tears.
Symptoms- Pain in the knee
- Swelling or focal mass in the knee
- The mass varies in consistency from soft/fluctuant to hard. Size is variable, and meniscal cysts are known to change in size with knee flexion/extension.
Causes- Trauma
- Hemorrhage
- Chronic infection
- Mucoid degeneration
Treatment- Possible surgical intervention
- Progress to ROM and stretching
- Knee stabilization strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Meniscal Cyst Phase I
- Heel Slides
- Passive Knee Extension
- Passive Knee Flexion
- Vmo Sets 30 60 90
- Wall Squats
- Heel Raises
- Single Leg Bridge
- Step Throughs
- Stationary Bike
- Gait II
- Ankle Pumps
- Straight Leg Raise
Meniscal Cyst Phase II
- 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
Meniscal Cyst Phase III
- 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
