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Meniscus tear: which specialist to see and whether surgery is neededThe meniscus's blood supply determines whether a tear can heal: the outer third can regenerate, the inner zone cannot. For degenerative tears, surgery does not improve outcomes and increases osteoarthritis progression; conservative physiotherapy leads to recovery within four to eight weeks.The meniscus's blood supply determines whether a tear can heal: the outer third can regenerate, the inner zone cannot. For degenerative tears, surgery does not improve outcomes and increases osteoarthritis progression; conservative physiotherapy leads to recovery within four to eight weeks.
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When to see a specialist for common sports injuriesMild sports injuries often start with self-management or a GP, physiotherapist or MSK clinician, but a locked or swollen knee, a shoulder that will not move properly, or a hamstring injury with a sudden pop, heavy bruising or weakness needs prompt specialist review. Function, not scan findings alone, should drive…Mild sports injuries often start with self-management or a GP, physiotherapist or MSK clinician, but a locked or swollen knee, a shoulder that will not move properly, or a hamstring injury with a sudden pop, heavy bruising or weakness needs prompt specialist review. Function, not scan findings alone, should drive urgency.
