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Recovery Time of Torn Meniscus: How It Varies and Alternatives to Surgery
Having a torn meniscus just sounds like it’s going to be painful, not to mention the recovery time for a torn meniscus is three to six months. Truth is, it’s actually a very common knee injury that occurs when you twist or turn your upper leg while your foot is planted, and your knee is bent.
How Meniscus Tears Happen
Many athletes or sports enthusiasts, especially those participating in contact sports, tear the meniscus when competing. It can happen when the knee is in a rotation like a sudden stop or pivot, kneeling, deep squatting, or heavy lifting.
But that’s not the only reason. It’s also very common to experience a torn meniscus from natural wear and tear as we age. Degenerative changes in the knee can be the culprit of a torn meniscus.
What’s A Meniscus and Why Do You Need it?
What exactly is the meniscus?
It’s best described as a C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone. There is a medial meniscus that sits on the inside of the knee and a lateral meniscus that sits on the outside of the knee.
Problem with the meniscus is, as we age, the cartilage wears down and weakens, causing arthritis. This thinner cartilage is more prone to tears and knee pain.
Ouch! Symptoms of a Torn Meniscus
And when it tears, it doesn’t feel good! When you get a tear in the meniscus you may feel like your knee is giving out — because you have lost some of the support structure. You may also feel like you can’t move it properly, or you feel persistent pain. Meniscus pain is different for each person, but you may experience:
- Pain in the knee joint
- Swelling
- Catching or locking of the knee joint
- Inability to fully extend or bend the knee joint
- Limping
- Feeling like your knee popped
- Stiffness
Diagnosing the Tear
Keep in mind, these symptoms can be an indicator of several different problems in your knee, so it’s always a good idea to have a healthcare professional examine you and perform diagnostic tests through x-rays or an MRI to properly identify the condition.
Basically, there are two options your pain management specialist will give you if it appears you have a meniscus tear. Either it’s a minor tear that can heal, or you will require surgery to either repair or remove the meniscus.
Recovery Time of a Torn Meniscus
Anytime you must have a surgical procedure, your recovery can take a while. The typical recovery time of a torn meniscus after surgery could be as long as five months. You’ll most likely need crutches for about a week and a knee brace for a while to provide support.
However, it’s important to understand that a meniscus tear does not always require surgery. The meniscus tear without surgery recovery time is about six to eight weeks with proper home care and even some physical therapy. Small tears can often heal on their own. Your physician may recommend using NSAIDs and the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation).
The important thing is to ensure the meniscus tear heals properly to renew stability to your knee and reduce the risk of further injuries. You know it’s healing when the swelling and pain subside, and you gain strength.
Meniscus Pain Relief with QC Kinetix
To improve the pain caused by your torn meniscus and get back to enjoying everyday activities that provide a quality of life for you, QC Kinetix can provide non-surgical treatments using regenerative therapies.
QC Kinetix offers an exciting alternative to knee surgery. If you are looking for natural knee pain treatments, our regenerative therapies can assist with the pain caused by that meniscus tear.
We utilize a series of biologic regenerative medicine therapies and can optimize the use of our class IV laser therapy to complement your healing. We utilize this laser therapy in combination with our protocols to improve your pain.
QC Kinetix uses natural regenerative techniques to help your knee joints heal and repair without surgery, reducing your pain with very few side effects. The result is an improved quality of life with little to no recovery time. Our goal is not only to decrease your pain, but we also want to see you enjoy improved function, range of motion, improved sleep patterns, taking fewer medications (or lower doses), and being able to enjoy life more.
Our focus is on improving musculoskeletal pain using a natural biologic approach, maximizing the body’s own healing power.
QC Kinetix Supplements
Not only can you use our clinical regenerative therapies, but you can also enhance your healing with our Quick Start supplements, including:
- Our physician-designed Joint & Bone Health supplement, targeting joint inflammation.
- QC Hair Health, designed to help nourish and support the health and growth of your hair.
- QC Men’s Health, created to help support men in improving their energy levels, stamina, and overall health.
Let the Healing Begin
To learn more about our supplements and regenerative medicine therapies for any musculoskeletal pain you may be experiencing, request an appointment to schedule a free consultation at your nearest QC Kinetix clinic.
Joint & Bone Health Quickstart Program
QC Kinetix Joint & Bone Health supplements help your body to repair and renew injured joint tissues, including cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, while reducing inflammation of the bursae. Unlike steroids or pharmaceuticals, our supplements for joints work with your body to promote healing.
Supplements can boost your overall joint health as part of a general fitness program. However, they are particularly valuable for treating damaged or inflamed and painful joints. The Arthritis Foundation finds that joint health supplements show promise for relieving pain, stiffness, and other symptoms of arthritis.
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