A typical symptom at the moment of acute meniscal damage with a fragment of its fragment torn off is a perceptible crunch or audible click in the knee, severe pain and joint blockage (most often in flexion). Trying to move your knee aggravates the pain. It may be difficult or impossible to stand on the injured leg. In minor injuries of the meniscus, the symptoms are less intense - the pain may appear only during activities that put a lot of strain on the knee (running, jumping), and the feeling of jumping in the knee may be temporary and the patient is able to unblock them by means of manipulations known to him.

Relieving the knee is designed to heal the stitched meniscus. The time of walking on crutches depends on the site, extent and nature of the meniscal damage and is usually 6-8 weeks. During this period, the percentage of weight bearing on the knee is gradually increased after consultation with the orthopedist and provided that it does not cause pain in the patient.

Exercises for the knee after suturing the meniscus should be carried out under the supervision of an experienced physiotherapist who will plan the therapy process and teach exercises that will be safe for the operated meniscus (they will not disturb the healing process). proper activation of the muscles responsible for the stability of the joint and improvement of the strength and endurance of the muscles of the lower limb. The ultimate goal of the exercises is to protect the operated meniscus from excessive strain due to proper control of the knee movements both during daily activities and during sports activities.