What are the non surgical treatment options for a meniscus tear?

Treatment for a meniscus tear depends on the type, size, and location of the tear, your age, activity level, and symptoms. Options range from conservative management to advanced surgical intervention.

Non-Surgical Treatment

For small tears or degenerative tears without significant mechanical symptoms, a conservative approach is often the first line of management.

RICE Principles: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation can help manage initial pain and swelling.

Physiotherapy: A targeted physiotherapy program is crucial. It focuses on strengthening the quadriceps and hamstrings to better support and stabilise the knee joint, thereby reducing the load on the meniscus. With a multi-disciplinary, multi-modal rehabilitation program, certain meniscal tears can be managed successfully without surgery. Dr Cohen uses trusted physiotherapists who offer tailored, modern approaches to help rehabilitate patients with meniscal tears at both his Kogarah and Bondi Junction practices.