What are the symptoms of meniscus injury?
Jun 18, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Shuai
Introduction
In general, symptoms of meniscus injury may include pain, swelling, joint clicking, reduced athletic performance, and limited range of motion. Pain and swelling may restrict knee joint movement, affecting the patient's daily activities and work. Increased synovial fluid secretion and exudation due to the injury may lead to knee joint swelling.
Under normal circumstances, symptoms of meniscus injury may include pain, swelling, joint clicking, reduced athletic performance, and limited range of motion. If discomfort occurs, it is important to promptly seek medical attention at a正规 hospital. Specific details are as follows:
1. Pain: After a meniscus injury, patients may experience pain characterized as pulling, tearing, or cramping in nature.
2. Swelling: Injury can lead to increased synovial fluid secretion and exudation, potentially causing knee joint swelling.
3. Joint clicking: Due to the torn meniscus abnormally rubbing or snapping against the tibia or femur during knee movement, patients may hear or feel a clicking or popping sound within the joint when moving.
4. Reduced athletic performance: Meniscus injuries can impair knee joint function, making it difficult for patients to perform normal activities such as running or jumping, resulting in significantly decreased physical performance.
5. Limited mobility: Pain and swelling may restrict knee joint movement, affecting the patient's daily life and work.
Patients may, under a doctor's guidance, use medications such as glucosamine sulfate capsules, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, and Tongluo Qutong ointment to help relieve symptoms. It is also advisable to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and engage in appropriate physical exercise—such as running, jump rope, or swimming—to enhance immune function.
