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Knee Pain Relief : Meniscus Tears- Knee Braces That Help Provide Support

Have you injured your meniscus?

Read on for some helpful information regarding your knee pain and ways to help support your knee in the future.

The femur (thigh bone) and shin bone (tibia) are protected from impact by a tough cartilage covering called "menisci". Two menisci are located in your knee joint complex. One protects the lateral aspect of the knee and one the inner portion (medial aspect). If you were somehow able to be born without meniscus, your weight would lie squarely on the bones of your thigh and tibia, causing fractures and a lot of pain.

Even a miniscule tear in the meniscus can cause pain, which is why the overall health of your knee relies heavily on functionality of the meniscus. A meniscus tear often happens as a result of a sporting injury. If the knee joint is bent and twisted, this can lead to a meniscus tear. Older people who have brittle cartilage can also suffer from a meniscus tear.

Symptoms include:

Knee pain

Swelling

Movement of the knee joint is limited

Popping and/or clicking noises made within the knee

Tenderness if pressed on

Diagnosis

Doctors will typically have a look at your history, and use an X-ray or MRI to assess whether or not you are suffering from a meniscus tear. Once your doctor can see the damage, a treatment plan will be made for your recovery. Usually, surgery is not required, unless the damage is severe.

Treatment

Icing the injured area can help reduce the swelling and relieve pain. By reducing the swelling, it also allows the body to heal faster. Stay away from activities that cause you pain.

Immobilize the knee and allow it to heal naturally. Knee braces can help provide support for patients that suffer from meniscal tears. Knee braces can help reduce pain and provide added support to the knee area. If you're an active person, using a Knee Brace when you are healthy may help to prevent a meniscus tear. They are a very useful adjunct to your health care.

Surgery is the last resort. There are two types of surgical procedures that are typically used to correct a meniscus tear:

A meniscus repair is used to repair the damaged meniscus, but is used less often than the meniscectomy, which is a procedure that removes the damaged part of the meniscus.

If you suffer a meniscus tear, you are more likely to have further complications, such as arthritis in the future. Prevention is the best method. It is recommended that you help prevent meniscus injuries, or furthering your current injury, by making good lifestyle choices. For instance, making sure you stay in shape so that your knee does not have to carry extra weight, and wearing a Knee Brace while engaging in sporting or daily activities is just two of the ways that people can help prevent a meniscus tear.

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