Скачать или смотреть Meniscus Tears 101 [From Anatomy to Treatment]: 5 Concepts you Need to Know

Meniscus tears of the knee are very common. What do you do if you have a meniscus injury, resulting in pain and loss in mobility? Today, you will learn about meniscus tears, from anatomy and injury to assessment and treatment.

There is a lot of misinformation in the healthcare world on what it means to have a meniscus tear. In this video, you will first learn the important knee anatomy as well as the ways the meniscus gets damaged with and without injury. Then, you will learn how knee alignment can affect the development of meniscus problems. I will next discuss assessment and diagnostic tools like MRI. Finally, I will review nonsurgical options, including physical therapy and injections, as well as surgical options, including the use of knee arthroscopy to repair or remove torn parts of the meniscus.

If you are dealing with a meniscus tear, including pain and loss in mobility, I hope this information will help you understand how to ask the right questions so you can make an informed decision with your physician on the right options for you.

VIDEO BREAKDOWN by time
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Knee anatomy and why the meniscus is important
4:05 Causes of meniscus injury
6:42 Alignment's role in meniscus tears
8:31 Physician assessment and the role of knee MRIs
10:25 Treatment, including the rationale for physical therapy
15:07 When should injections be used?
15:47 Surgery--options and when to consider

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Disclaimer: The information found in this presentation represents Dr. Husain's views and opinions. This has been produced for educational and informational purposes only. This does not qualify as medical advice. This in no way should take the place of professional medical advice. You should always talk with your physician, doctor, surgeon, therapist or other health care provider regarding your specific questions, complaints, diagnosis, and treatment. Do not delay seeking care based on what you find in these informational videos. Use this information at your own risk. No doctor-patient relationship is formed through watching these videos.