How long does it take to heal my torn meniscus on my right knee?

Meniscus tears are the most frequently treated knee injuries. Recovery will take about 6 to 8 weeks if your meniscus tear is treated conservatively, without surgery.

How serious is a meniscus tear in the knee?

Left untreated, a meniscus tear can limit your daily life and ability to participate in exercise and sports. In serious cases, it can develop into long-term knee problems, like arthritis.

What aggravates a torn meniscus?

Lifestyle and home remedies. Avoid activities that aggravate your knee pain — especially sports that involve pivoting or twisting your knee — until the pain disappears.

How do you heal a torn meniscus without surgery?

When treating a meniscus tear, one must first identify if meniscus repair surgery is required. Most of the meniscal tears, especially chronic ones, can be treated without a surgery. The non surgical treatment options include, strengthening exercises, anti inflammatory injections and physical therapy.

What are your treatment options for a meniscus tear?

Meniscus Tear Treatment Treatment Options. 1) Non-Surgical Treatment: In the early stages, meniscus tear treatment aims to reduce the pain and inflammation through the use of ice, medication and occasionally knee braces . Meniscus Tear Treatment Exercises. Regaining Full Movement.

What causes a meniscus to tear?

The most common causes of meniscus injuries are acute trauma to the knee and degeneration of the knee joint tissue. In either case, a piece of the meniscus can loosen or tear and move around in your joint interfering with your normal knee movement and function.

Can a meniscus tear get worse?

Plus, a small tear can get gradually worse in time. In general, there are three different levels of meniscus tear: Mild: Minor pain and/or swelling. Symptoms may disappear after two or three weeks. Moderate: You have pain on one side of the knee. Swelling appears and can worsen over time.