{"id":24391,"date":"2025-07-10T17:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T14:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utkuerdemozer.com\/meniscal-tears-and-treatments\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T02:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T23:06:58","slug":"meniscal-tears-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utkuerdemozer.com\/en\/meniscal-tears-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Meniscus Tear: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that forcefully twists or bends the knee under full body weight can cause a meniscus tear.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meniscus tears typically occur during sports activities but can also result from age-related degeneration. Common symptoms include knee pain, swelling, and a locking sensation. Diagnosis is usually made through physical examination and MRI.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The treatment approach depends on whether the tear is repairable. If repair is possible, early arthroscopic meniscus repair is recommended. If the tear is not suitable for suturing and does not initially require surgery, conservative treatment is started \u2014 including physiotherapy for muscle strengthening, PRP, PRP derivatives, and exosome injections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Op. Dr. Utku Erdem \u00d6zer<\/strong>\u00a0plays a leading role in managing meniscus tears with a patient-centered approach and personalized treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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