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Treatment for Torn Meniscus
Treatment for a Torn Meniscus
Specific treatment for a torn meniscus will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the injury
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies
- Expectation for the course of the injury
- Your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
- Icing
- Medication such as ibuprofen
- Muscle-strengthening exercises
- Arthroscopic surgery