Ligament Tears (ACL, LCL, MCL)

The meniscus is a soft tissue complex within the knee joint that facilitates motion, provides cushion for impact, helps keep the knee in place, and helps direct the motion of the knee within the joint. An injury or tear to the meniscus can be a painful undertaking. The typical patient suffering from a meniscus tear will have had a rotation injury of the knee. Depending on the severity of the tear, the patient can experience an array of symptoms. Typically, pain within the knee joint, swelling, and locking of the knee when extending it are just some. The meniscus can tear in many ways, and understanding what kind of injury is present is best determined with a thorough history and exam with specific orthopedic tests, followed by soft tissue imaging if necessary. Treatment depends on the extent of damage and commonly can require surgery. However, less serious meniscus injuries respond great to manual treatment.

At Green Chiropractic Clinic in San Francisco, Dr. Jacob is the chiropractor with the hands-on skills to help diagnose and provide treatment and relief for meniscus tears. If you are suffering from knee pain or injury, call (415) 82-GREEN today for your consultation.