Dr. Abhinav Singhal is a highly skilled Orthopedic Surgeon in Ghaziabad with over 10 years of experience, specializing in joint arthroscopy, joint replacement, and complex trauma care.
The meniscus is a crescent-shaped cartilage in your knee that acts as a shock absorber between the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). Each knee has two menisci :
Medial meniscus (inside part of the knee)
Lateral meniscus (outside part of the knee)
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, especially in athletes or people with knee degeneration.
Meniscus repair is a surgical procedure that fixes the torn meniscus rather than removing it (which is called a meniscectomy). It’s preferred when :-
The tear is in the vascular zone (“red zone”)—the outer edge where there’s blood supply
The goal is to preserve joint health long-term
Younger, active individuals
Recent tears
Tears located in the red-red or red-white zones
When long-term joint preservation is a priority
Anesthesia :- Usually general or spinal.
Arthroscopy :- Small incisions are made, and a tiny camera is inserted into the knee.
Repair Techniques :-
Inside-out
Outside-in
All-inside repair (most common)
Sutures or anchors are used to stitch the torn meniscus together.
Closure :- Incisions are stitched and bandaged.
Re-tear of the meniscus
Infection
Stiffness or loss of motion
Blood clots
Incomplete healing (especially in the inner “white zone”)
Success rates vary but are 70–90% if done under the right conditions
Better outcomes in younger patients, and tears in the outer vascular zones
F&Q'sNo. Degenerative tears or those in the white zone (poor blood supply) often require partial meniscectomy instead.
Absolutely. It’s key to regaining motion, strength, and stability.
Yes—after 4–6 months, depending on healing and sport type.
It may lead to chronic pain, instability, and early arthritis, especially if left untreated in active individuals.
It reduces the risk compared to meniscectomy, but no surgery completely prevents arthritis.
Rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction surgery focuses on restoring range of motion, strengthening the muscles around the knee joint, improving balance and proprioception, and gradually reintroducing functional activities. The duration and intensity of rehabilitation may vary but typically involve several months of guided exercises and progressive training to optimize outcomes and safely return to sports or other activities.