Meniscus repair / meniscus bonding

Freedom from pain without surgery!

What do we need the meniscus for?

The medial meniscus is located on the inside and the lateral meniscus on the outside of the knee. Both menisci stabilize the movements of the knee joint, distribute pressure and absorb shocks. They also lubricate the joint cartilage and supply it with nutrients.

How does a meniscus tear occur?

Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries in sport, but can also be caused just as quickly by incorrect, fast movements. For example, the meniscus can tear if the knee is twisted under heavy load.

Wear-related (degenerative) meniscus tears, which occur in many people in the course of their lives, are often not even noticed and the pain occurs gradually. Wear-related meniscus damage is particularly common in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

How is a meniscus tear diagnosed?

We can make a diagnosis quickly and easily in an open MRI scan on our premises, without radiation or pain and with excellent image quality.

Diagnosis of a meniscus tear - does surgery always have to be performed?

At the ROC, we try to avoid surgery. We have therefore specialized in the refixation of meniscus or tendon tears with fibrin glue. We use a tissue adhesive that has been tried and tested in medicine for decades. The procedure is minimally invasive, because the gentler the procedure, the better the chances of recovery!

Procedure of the minimally invasive procedure

The procedure is virtually painless and is performed under local anesthesia. Meniscus and tendon lesions are treated in a minimally invasive manner under MRI visualization by refixation with a tissue adhesive.

The separated tissue parts are then reattached. The adhesive fixes the torn meniscus so permanently and effectively that full weight-bearing (without sporting activities) is possible again immediately after the procedure. The risk of thrombosis is therefore also very low.

How long does it take to heal?

In most patients, taped tears heal to a large extent within 6 weeks, so that the load can then be increased again and systematic muscle building and initial sporting activities can begin.

Support through physiotherapy

Physiotherapy and appropriate muscle-building training can support regeneration after refixation. We will issue you with a prescription for this and arrange appointments with one of our excellent in-house physiotherapists together with you.