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A Torn Meniscus in Your Knee?
Knee Braces may play a role in your recovery
What is the Meniscus?
One of the most commonly injured parts of the knee, the meniscus is a wedge-like rubbery cushion where the major bones of your leg connect between the thigh and shin bones. Meniscus curves like the letter "C" at the inside and outside of each knee. A strong tissue, the meniscus helps the knee joint carry weight, glide and turn in many directions.
SEE THE BEST BRACE FOR A TORN MENISCUS
Because the meniscus is
strong and elastic in people under 30, a forceful twisting injury the
type that occur while playing sports is usually required to damage it.
A tear may occur when a person quickly twists or rotates the upper leg
while the foot stays still.
Someone over 40 is more likely to suffer a meniscal injury due to
normal aging or underlying disease. Degenerative tears in patients 40
and older can be caused by a minor event or none at all. Degenerative
tears are often related to osteoarthritis. They are sometimes
triggered by something as simple as squatting down to pick up
something.
4914* Captain Hinged Knee Brace with Patella Stabilizers
Product Description
The Captain Hinged Knee Brace with Patella Stabilizers provides the highest level of support of all of the Captain knee braces. This stabilizing brace is equipped with two durable metal hinges on either side of the knee to offer exceptional stability. The built-in patella stabilizer ring and four adjustable stabilizer straps helps reduce patella movement to ensure proper and efficient motion of the knee. The two durable Velcro straps both above and below the knee allow for a customized level of compression. Made with high quality neoprene, reinforced seams, and durable Velcro fasteners, this Captain Knee Brace is perfect for those who require superior support and stability without compromising comfort.
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- Provides superior support without sacrificing comfort
- Equipped with two metal hinges on both sides of the knee
- Built-in patella stabilizer ring and four stabilizer straps
- Easily adjustable for customized support
Sizing Chart
Measure the circumference of your extended knee cap.
Small – 11” – 13”
Medium – 13” – 14.5”
Large – 14.5” – 16”
Extra Large – 16” – 18"
Symptoms
The most common symptom of a
torn meniscus is a sharp pain on the inside or outside of the knee,
where the menisci are located. Some people, though, feel pain in the
whole knee. In worse cases your knee will "lock up". A piece of the
meniscus can catch in the hinge of your knee and you will not be able
to straighten your leg. If this piece unlocks you will be able to move
normally right away. There may be swelling, depending on the amount of
damage.
You might experience a "popping" sensation when you tear the meniscus.
Most people can still walk on the injured knee and many athletes keep
playing. When symptoms of inflammation set in, your knee feels painful
and tight. For several days you have:
* Stiffness and swelling.
* Tenderness in the joint line.
* Collection of fluid ("water on the knee").
Without treatment, a fragment of the meniscus may loosen and drift
into the joint, causing it to slip, pop or lock your knee gets stuck,
often at a 45-degree angle, until you manually move or otherwise
manipulate it. If you think you have a meniscal tear, see your doctor
right away for diagnosis and individualized treatment.
Diagnosis
Your doctor will probably conduct physical testing through range of
motion and other tests to evaluate the extent of your meniscal tear.
You may need X-rays to rule out osteoarthritis or other possible
causes of your knee pain. Sometimes your doctor may use a magnetic
resonance imaging scan to get a better look at the soft tissues of
your knee joint. Your doctor may also use a miniature telescope (arthroscope)
to see into your knee joint, especially if your knee locks.
Menisci tear in two main forms:
* Longitudinal or bucket handle tears in young athletes.
* Horizontal Tears in older people, cartilage degeneration that starts
at the inner edge causes a horizontal tear as it works its way back.
Conservative treatment
Initial treatment is to reduce the swelling and pain following the basic RICE formula: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Compressing the knee with a bandage or knee brace can also limit swelling. Following a day or two of RICE alternating with cold packs and moist heat will reduce stiffness and improve blood flow to the area.
Meniscus injuries usually do not heal on their own. Occasionally a meniscus will heal on its own and cause no more trouble, but that is the exception. A small tear in the edge of the meniscus, near the capsule around the joint, can sometimes heal because it has a blood supply. Most tears do not heal, and become larger, because two-thirds of the meniscus has no blood supply to promote healing.
Initial treatment of a meniscal tear If your knee is stable and does not lock, this conservative treatment may be all you need. Blood vessels feed the outer edges of the meniscus, giving that part the potential to heal on its own. Small tears on the outer edges often heal themselves with rest.
You may need to use crutches
for several days to keep weight off your knee. Put your weight on your
arms and hands rather than your armpits and bend your elbows. Keep
your injured leg off the floor by bending your knee. Move both
crutches forward. Then swing your uninjured foot between the crutches,
landing heel first.
To help your knee heal, your doctor will probably advise that you
avoid squatting, turning your knee, and walking on uneven ground. Try
to sleep with your legs straight out. Your doctor may also have you
start an exercise program to strengthen your thigh (quadriceps) muscle
and the muscles behind your knee.
Surgical repair
If your meniscal tear does not heal on its own and your knee becomes painful, stiff or locked, you may need surgical repair.
If your symptoms continue or your knee is locked and cannot straighten on its own, you will need arthroscopic surgery. If the tear cannot be repaired (which is typically the case with degenerative tears), the doctor can still relieve your symptoms by removing the torn part of the meniscus.
Recovery
Knee Immobilization
If surgery is required complete immobilization of the knee is often recommended for a period of up to 2 weeks. Following that a hinged brace with the capability of locking in full extension for weight bearing activities may also be used.
Knee Support
Bracing:
Braces provides pain relief by stimulating some of your nerve fibers
which make you feel that your joint is more stable and secure. These
are the same nerve fibers you compress when you grab your finger after
you hit it with a hammer. Even though your finger was just smashed,
you squeeze it with your other hand as hard as you can and it makes it
feel better.
With a meniscus tear, bracing keeps your knee warm (to decrease your
pain) and also provides stability that decreases those motions that
cause increased pain (for example, side-to-side motions and twisting
motions frequently make the pain of a meniscal tear worse). However,
although the braces may make your knee feel more stable, your knee can
still have some "giving-way." If this continues, you should see your
doctor. We offer two braces to help your pain with a meniscal tear. If
you like a brace that will give you significant support, try our
hinged knee
brace. If you just want some
gentle compression and support (for a degenerative meniscus tear,
for example), our padded knee brace will suit you well.
A knee support is a sleeve-like support that fits firmly around the knee. The support is used to reinforce the joint during motion and provide compression to aid healing and reduce pain and swelling. Patients suffering from knee strains or inflammation will usually be directed to use a support during daily activities. Patella stabilizers and lateral support may be added for greater support.
The thin and flexible construction of the support allows for normal movement of the knee and also allows the support to be worn under loose fitting clothing. The sides of the joint receive intermittent pressure to help stimulate blood flow while the rear of the support fits relatively loose to prevent constriction of circulation. The kneecap is aided in positioning, but remains free of compression to allow its natural movement.
Knee supports can be used to treat:
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