Mechanism of Injury

• Twisting movement with the foot planted eg. pivoting.

Symptoms

Common to medial and lateral meniscal injuries:

• ‘Locking’ or ‘catching’ of the knee joint.
• Sometimes there is an effusion.
• Restriction of range of motion.

Medial Meniscus Injuries:

• Pain of the medial side of the knee joint occurs during and after exertion.
• Pain in the area of the medial joint line occurs during hyperextension and hyperflexion and also on turning the foot and lower leg outward when the knee joint is flexed.

Lateral Meniscus Injuries:

• Pain in the lateral aspect of the joint occurs in connection with exertion of the knee joint. In many cases the pain appears consistently after a specific amount of exertion.
• Pain in the area of the lateral joint line occurs on hyperextension and hyperflexion of the knee and also on internal rotation of the foot and the lower leg in relation to the femur when the knee joint is flexed to 70°-90°.

Treatment

Please consult with your medical professional for a complete diagnosis and treatment plan.

Recommended Thermoskin Product

Under the direction of your medical professional and in conjuction with your advised treatment plan, any of the following Thermoskin products are recommended.