The best treatment for meniscus injury with effusion
Disease description:
During the treatment of a meniscus injury, a small amount of effusion was found; what is the best way to treat this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Meniscus injury accompanied by effusion is one of the common sports injuries of the knee joint. Common treatment methods include:
1. Initial management: During the initial phase, the RICE principle should be followed, which includes Rest, Ice application, Compression bandaging, and Elevation of the affected limb. Rest helps prevent further injury, ice application constricts blood vessels and reduces pain and swelling, compression helps control swelling, and elevation of the limb promotes blood circulation. Together, these measures effectively control the inflammatory response and reduce effusion.
2. Medication: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen capsules, can help reduce pain and inflammation.
3. Physical therapy: Includes heat therapy, cold therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, etc., which can promote blood circulation and accelerate tissue repair. In addition, rehabilitation exercises aim to strengthen muscle strength, improve joint stability, and prevent re-injury.
4. Surgery: Arthroscopic surgery may be required in cases of severe meniscal tear or when conservative treatment proves ineffective. The goal of surgery is to remove or repair the damaged meniscal tissue to restore knee joint function.
