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.
Purchase 3 Phases

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

Purchase Phase

  • 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

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

Meniscal Cyst 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