Can an anterior horn meniscus injury be fully treated?
Disease description:
The road to work was extremely slippery, and I fell, resulting in an anterior horn meniscus injury. Can an anterior horn meniscus injury be fully treated?
Anterior horn meniscus injuries can be effectively treated, and all types of meniscal injuries are potentially curable. Prior to treatment, thorough diagnostic evaluation is essential to determine the extent of the injury and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary—typically arthroscopic surgery or, less commonly, meniscal transplantation. For mild to moderate meniscal injuries, conservative management such as physical therapy may suffice; during this period, analgesic medications are often prescribed to manage pain.