Meniscus Repair

About This Service

Meniscus repair is performed to preserve the knee’s natural shock-absorbing cartilage and restore normal joint function following injury. The meniscus plays an essential role in stability, load distribution, joint protection, and long-term knee health. Tears can occur due to sudden twisting movements during sports, trauma, or age-related degeneration.At ELITE Sports Medicine, we prioritize meniscus preservation whenever possible. Using advanced arthroscopic techniques, we identify the tear’s pattern, locate the vascular blood supply zone, and determine whether repair, trimming (meniscectomy), or biologic augmentation is most appropriate.When the tear is repairable, surgical suturing promotes healing and helps maintain long-term knee integrity. Rehabilitation focuses on protected motion, gradual strengthening, neuromuscular training, and a staged return to athletic activity.Preserving the meniscus significantly reduces the risk of future cartilage wear and osteoarthritis, especially in active individuals.

Common Conditions We Treat

Acute Meniscus Tears

Sudden tearing caused by twisting, pivoting, or loading forces.

Degenerative Meniscus Tears

Age-related weakening leading to fraying and tearing of the meniscus tissue.

Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear

Large displaced tear causing knee locking or inability to straighten the leg.

Radial Meniscus Tears

Tears that disrupt load distribution and knee stability.

Recurrent Meniscus Pain After Previous Surgery

Persistent symptoms requiring evaluation and possible revision intervention.

Meniscus Extrusion

Displacement of the meniscus outward from the joint line, affecting function.

Meniscus Tear with ACL Injury

Combined structural injury commonly associated with pivoting trauma.

Mechanical Knee Locking / Catching

Functional movement restriction due to unstable meniscus tissue.

Benefits of This Treatment

  • Preservation of the knee’s natural shock-absorbing function
  • Improved joint stability and load distribution
  • Reduction of pain, swelling, and mechanical catching or locking
  • Lower risk of developing early osteoarthritis
  • Restoration of functional movement patterns
  • Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical approach
  • Rehabilitation protocols designed to protect repair during healing
  • Gradual progression to weight-bearing and strengthening exercises
  • Support for return to physical activity and sports participation
  • Focus on long-term joint preservation and knee performance

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Common Patient Questions

Can all meniscus tears be repaired?
Not all tears are repairable; suitability depends on tear pattern, location, and tissue quality. Your evaluation will determine the best approach.
Healing requires protected loading and gradual mobility; full recovery may take several months depending on tear type and sport demands.
Yes, limited weight-bearing is often required in the early healing period to protect the repair.
Return to running and pivoting sports follows strength and functional milestones, often between 3–6 months.
Untreated or unaddressed meniscus tears can lead to cartilage breakdown, chronic pain, and early degenerative joint changes.