A meniscus tear is a condition in which the cartilage structure in the knee is damaged.

It is diagnosed by an examination by an orthopedic specialist and then by an MRI. The degree of the tear is determined and the treatment method is decided.

The treatment process for meniscus tears may vary depending on the size and location of the tear. While treatments such as rest and physical therapy and strengthening are applied for small tears, closed surgery may be preferred for larger tears.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation is a subunit of physical therapy and rehabilitation and is a set of applications that include the treatment of many diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic rehabilitation is evaluated before and after surgery. The main purpose of applying orthopedic rehabilitation to the patient is to eliminate the dysfunctions caused by the disorders in the skeletal structure. It is aimed to regain these functions to the person.

In the orthopedic rehabilitation process, the opinion of the orthopedic and traumatology doctor is first obtained. After this, an evaluation is made by a physical therapy and rehabilitation physician. After this evaluation, a special rehabilitation plan is made for the patient by the physiotherapists.