Stem Cell Therapy For Meniscus Tear

A torn meniscus is a common knee injury that results from a forceful twist or rotation in the knee. Injuries to the knee are so common owing to the fact that they are the weight-bearing joints in the body. As such, little unnatural pressure on them can result in injury or damage.

In the case of a meniscus tear, this injury is prevalent among athletes and can happen when a sudden twist instantly changes the knee’s position. Some common activities that can cause a meniscus tear include a sudden turn, standing up quickly, or deep squatting. Older people are susceptible to a meniscus tear as the aging process weakens the cartilage.

In rare cases, degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis can cause meniscus injury or damage. This makes regenerative medicine an advanced treatment alternative to surgery for meniscus care. There are different symptoms of a torn meniscus, including;