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EDUCATION CENTER: Patient Actions

Meniscus Injury

Patient Actions

Immediate Action

Call your doctor.
Apply ice as soon as possible.
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, is the best thing for most initial knee injuries.
Take an anti-inflammatory painkiller such as ibuprofen as directed if needed.

See Your Doctor If:

Symptoms persist or worsens over time.
Your knee "catches" or swells often
You believe you may have a meniscus injury
Your knee seems to give way or you feel that it can't be "trusted" to bear the weight it used to.

Last updated: Aug-27-07