The inner meniscus is located in the knee and acts as a shock absorber. It can be damaged by aging or overload.
The main bones of the knee joint are: the femur or thigh bone, the tibia or shin bone and the patella or kneecap. These bones are surrounded by cartilage and cruciate ligaments, which support the knee joint and protect it from injury.
The inner meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage structure, which is attached to the tibia and acts as a shock absorber for the knee. The inner meniscus can tear due to violent knee rotation or as a result of aging. In both cases, a torn inner meniscus causes pain and swelling in the knee and the leg cannot be straightened.
The repair of the inner meniscus usually requires surgery. During the surgery, called meniscectomy, the torn portion of the cartilage is removed and the remaining areas are leveled.
Physiotherapy after surgery is recommended to restore strength and flexibility. This operation can bring several complications, which should be discussed with the doctor before the operation.
