In this session, we discussed Meniscus Injuries with Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Nima Mehran, MD (@drnimamehran). We discussed everything about Meniscus injuries, from anatomy and function to an in-depth explanation of the mechanism of the injury, diagnosis, and management.
Dr. Mehran is an Orthopedic Surgeon based in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in Sports Medicine. He is extremely passionate about working with athletes of all ages to help them get back to sports and maximize their potential. Dr. Mehran has been on the physician team for the University of Southern California Trojan Football team, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks, and Anaheim Ducks.
This KinectMD IG Live session was led by our Co-founder, Dr. Idy Udoeyop, MD, featuring Dr. Nima Mehran, MD.
(0:00) Intro
(0:44) - What is the Meniscus?
(2:55) - Mechanism of Injury
(4:33) - Types of Meniscus Tears
(6:02) - Blood supply to the Meniscus
(7:06) - Presentation of Meniscus Injuries
(9:00) - Risk factors
(10:30) - Provocative tests for diagnosis
(11:55) - Types of imaging
(14:13) - Question - Does surgery decrease the size of the Meniscus?
(16:41) - Question - What is the key in rehabilitation of Meniscus injuries?
(19:27) - Management
(21:47) - Question - What are your thoughts on steroid injections?
(23:06) - Question - What are your thoughts on Meniscus transplants?
(24:30) - Question - Age limit for Meniscus repairs?
(26:07) - Weight-bearing after repair
(28:07) - Question - Do root tears always cause posterior pain?
(28:55) - Question - Can old Meniscus tears be salvaged by surgery?
(30:00) - Question - Can provocative tests help differentiate between medial and lateral tears?
(31:07) - Question - What are your thoughts on PRP and Meniscus tears?
(32:54) - Interesting cases
(35:45) - Meniscus tears and Arthritis
(36:47) - Knee replacements
(37:30) - What is the most satisfying part of your job?