A recent article the British Journal of Sports Medicine, https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/11/652.full
The article concludes Performing Arthoscopic Partial Menisectomy in all patients with knee pain and a meniscal tear is not appropriate, and surgical treatment should not be considered the first-line intervention.
A study in JAMA in 2018 indicated physical therapy as a first line approach to mensical tears. In this study participants treatment included cardiovascular, coordination/balance, and closed Kinetic chain exercises.
The evidence is pointing to conservative options as the first line of defense. Surgery maybe required but not in all cases.
Our focus at Rehab Clinics Canada is to use best evidence for our patients. Book to see one of our clinicians for an evaluation and treatment of your knee injury “BOOK NOW“