Knee & Leg · Greenwood Village, CO
Meniscus Tears Treatment
Injury to the shock-absorbing cartilage between the thigh bone and shin bone.
Overview
What Meniscus Tears Actually Is
Degenerative meniscal tears are extremely common in adults over forty and are frequently present in knees that do not hurt. The evidence for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in degenerative tears is poor. Acute mechanical tears that truly lock the knee are a different category and deserve a surgical opinion.
Symptoms patients describe
- Pain along the joint line
- Catching, clicking, or a sense of locking
- Swelling a day or two after activity
- Pain twisting or pivoting
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Meniscus Tears
PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →BMAC & Advanced Orthobiologics
Bone marrow concentrate for advanced joint, tendon, and ligament problems — the most involved orthobiologic option offered.
Learn more →Service Areas
Meniscus Tears Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Meniscus Tears — Questions Patients Ask
My MRI shows a meniscus tear — is surgery next?
Usually not for a degenerative tear. A true locked knee that will not straighten is the exception.
Request a Consultation for Meniscus Tears
Tell us what's going on and our team will get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
1-983-210-8167