Meniscal Tear Treatment in Indore
Expert Sports Injury Care for a Stronger, Pain-Free Knee
A meniscal tear is a common knee injury, especially among athletes and active individuals. Whether caused by trauma, twisting, or degeneration, it can lead to persistent knee pain, swelling, and restricted movement. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Indore, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, an experienced orthopedic and sports injury specialist, provides precise diagnosis and advanced treatment for meniscal injuries, including arthroscopic repair.
🔍 What is a Meniscal Tear?
The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage in your knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). A meniscal tear occurs when this cartilage is torn due to a sudden twist, direct impact, or gradual degeneration.
⚠️ Signs & Symptoms
- Sudden knee pain after twisting or squatting
- Swelling that develops over hours
- Locking or catching sensation in the knee
- Feeling of instability or “giving way”
- Difficulty fully straightening or bending the knee
- Sports involving sudden direction changes (football, basketball, tennis)
- Twisting injury during running or squatting
- Deep knee bending or heavy lifting
- Age-related degeneration in older adults
- Knee instability due to ligament injuries (like ACL)
- Physical tests (McMurray’s or Apley’s test)
- MRI to confirm tear size and location
- Knee X-ray to rule out bone injury
Non-Surgical (small or degenerative tears):
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Physiotherapy to strengthen supporting muscles
- Knee brace for stabilization
🔧 Surgical (large, displaced, or persistent tears):
- Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair – Preserves the meniscus by stitching the torn edges
- Arthroscopic Meniscectomy – Removes the torn fragment for pain relief
- Both are minimally invasive with quick recovery
- Non-surgical treatment: ₹3,000 – ₹10,000
- Arthroscopic surgery: ₹60,000 – ₹1,20,000
Costs vary depending on tear type, surgery, and hospital facilities.
- Walk with support in 1–2 days post-surgery
- Physiotherapy begins within a week
- Return to routine activities: 4–6 weeks
- Return to sports: 3–4 months (if repaired)