What are the five most important facts about torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage?
Meniscal tears occur from trauma or degeneration or a combination of the two. Meniscal tears can produce knee pain, swelling, catching, and locking. Most meniscal tears do not heal because they are in an anatomic area that has no blood supply. The definitive treatment for meniscal tears is arthroscopic surgery. Surgery for Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonIf you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-543-1552 or 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USADisclaimer This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additio
