Which specialist performs meniscus repair?

The meniscus is a layer of cushioning cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone. During repair, the orthopaedic surgeon inspects the knee and places stitches to preserve suitable meniscus tissue. Whether repair is appropriate depends on the tear’s position and pattern, the condition of the tissue, knee stability, and your activity needs. Some tears are managed with rehabilitation or a different surgical approach.

Arrange an assessment with a knee-focused orthopaedic or sports-medicine surgeon. Bring imaging, injury details, symptoms such as catching or giving way, and any physiotherapy history. Ask whether the goal is repair or removal of damaged tissue, how long protected movement may be needed, when weight bearing can change, and how rehabilitation will restore strength and control.

Seek urgent assessment after an injury if the knee is visibly deformed, cannot bear weight, becomes rapidly swollen, or cannot straighten and remains locked. After an operation, contact the surgical team promptly for fever, increasing redness or drainage, severe calf pain or swelling, chest pain, or sudden breathlessness.

Ask about the tear pattern, the reason repair is recommended, the surgeon’s arthroscopic knee experience, brace and weight-bearing instructions, rehabilitation milestones, and signs of infection or clot that need urgent review.