Importance of Meniscus and Cartilage

The menisci are crescent shaped cartilage pads that sit between the femur and tibia and act as shock absorbers load sharers and stabilisers of the knee joint Articular cartilage lines the bone surfaces providing a smooth low friction gliding interface When these structures are damaged by injury or degeneration joint forces concentrate on smaller areas accelerating wear and contributing to osteoarthritis Preserving or restoring meniscus and cartilage where possible is therefore a central goal of modern knee surgery

Meniscus Repair versus Removal

Not all meniscus tears are the same Tears in the well vascularised outer zone and longitudinal tears in younger patients often heal well when repaired with sutures placed arthroscopically In contrast complex degenerative tears in the inner avascular region may require partial meniscectomy to remove unstable fragments and restore a stable rim Even in these cases surgeons aim to remove as little tissue as possible to maintain function Livasa Hospitals follow meniscus preserving principles repairing whenever anatomy and blood supply allow and using advanced devices and techniques to secure repairs

Cartilage Restoration Techniques

For focal cartilage defects that are symptomatic in active patients but with otherwise preserved joint surfaces cartilage restoration techniques may be considered Microfracture involves creating small holes in exposed bone to stimulate marrow cells to form a repair tissue that fills the defect Osteochondral grafting transfers plugs of healthy cartilage and bone from less weight bearing areas to damaged zones More advanced options such as cell based therapies may be available in specialised settings with careful patient selection

Rehabilitation after Meniscus and Cartilage Surgery

Rehabilitation protocols are tailored to the specific procedure After partial meniscectomy early weight bearing and motion are usual with quick return to activity Meniscus repairs and cartilage procedures require more protected weight bearing and limited flexion initially to safeguard healing tissues Physiotherapists at Livasa Hospitals design phased programmes that build strength and neuromuscular control helping patients safely return to sports or physical work without compromising the repair

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for Meniscus and Cartilage Care

Livasa Hospitals emphasise joint preservation offering arthroscopic meniscus repair limited meniscectomy and cartilage restoration techniques along with non surgical measures such as physiotherapy and alignment correction Patients across Punjab receive individualised treatment plans based on age activity level tear pattern and degree of cartilage damage aiming to prolong the life of the natural knee joint and delay or avoid replacement

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India