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Why is rest so important while treating a torn meniscus?
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Healing: A torn meniscus causes pain and inflammation in the knee. Continued exertion will make it worse until the acute injury/tear associated with the injury has a chance to heal. Healing takes 6-8 weeks before it's complete, assuming there is no re-injury during that time.
Answered 7/15/2016
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Relative rest.: Rest will not fix a meniscus tear. It may keep it from getting worse, but can also stiffen and weaken the knee.
Answered 10/7/2017
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I've a possible small meniscus tear in knee, what is relative rest and how should I limit myself at gym? I've been told 6-8 weeks, if not healed mri
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My Knee got twisted. MRI says "patchy tear at posterior horn of medial meniscus, shape and contour preserved. Grade II chondromalacia of patella. Grade II MCL". As per doc, I'm resting now. could someone explain more on this? anything to be worried?
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