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Athletic Training |
Torn Cartilage08/31/2009 |
Does a torn cartlidge always need surgery? Can it heal by itself with little or no treatment? I think that I have a torn cartlidge in the same knee that I had surgery 14 years ago for a torn cartlidge again.
This is an excellent question. Unlike ligaments, cartilage does not scar down and "heal". It is not uncommon to have further tearing of the cartilage even years after surgery. The reason for considering surgery is if the symptoms are affecting your activity and/or causing pain.
I would schedule an appointment to see your surgeon for an evaluation. It may not be torn. You may do well with a short course of treatments and therapy to reduce swelling, increase motion and improve strength.
Good luck!
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Vince J O'Brien, ATC Co-Head Athletic Trainer, Department of Athletics Instructor Athletic Training Division at OSU School of Allied Medical Professions College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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