Bucket Handle Tear Medial Meniscus
$74.97
Definition:
A tear in one of the menisci of a knee joint, near the rim and following its curvature, which can allow a flap of cartilage to impede movement of the joint.
Symptoms- Intermittent locking of the knee
- Unable to fully extend knee
- Swelling in the knee
- Pain with full knee flexion
- Point tender on joint line
Causes- Twisting and pivoting the knee
- Squatting and twisting the knee
- Direct blow to knee
- Degeneration
Treatment- Knee ROM and stretching exercises
- Strengthening exercises for lower extremity
- Possible surgical intervention
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