Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with a torn meniscus.

Ignore: Do not wear a brace so long and constant that you cause muscle atrophy, will worsen symptoms.

Ignore: After injury, MRI needed to DX torn meniscus. May need knee brace to support painful knee.

Ignore: Initially, don't walk there without some form of support like using crutches.

Do: Do get an MRI of your knee if you suspect a meniscal injury.

Ignore: Do take it easy. Don't twist the leg at the knee. Use ice and elevation. Pain use antiinflammatories.

Ignore: If you are having catching, locking, swelling with a history of an injury chances are u need surgery.

Ignore: After surgery, get back up, attend physical therapy & exercise ASAP. B patient w' your progress.

Ignore: Apply ice at night, use a brace during the day, wear comfortable shoes to reduce pain and swelling.

Ignore: Perform your exercises vigorously, and avoid sudden, unplanned movements of the knee.

Ignore: Ifmechanical symptoms like locking, catching or clicking in your knee you should see your Dr.

Ignore: If the symptoms are locking and buckling a visit to the orthopedic sugeon is in order.

Ignore: F/u with orthopedics. Do strength exercises, avoiding squats & lunges. Rest, ice, elevate, & brace.

If: If you are not a definite surgical candidate, please don't push it when it starts to feel better.

Ignore: Not all meniscus tears need surgery. Try a conservative approach first.

Ignore: Rest, ice, compression, elevation; be seen to determine if surgical intervention is indicated.

Ignore: Mounting evidence suggests that middle age patients should often opt for nonsurgical treatment.

Ignore: You should ice and take anti inflammatory avoid cutting and twisting activities and go see your doc.