The treatment for 2nd degree meniscus injury with effusion includes general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. General treatment: If the amount of effusion is small, knee pads can be used to protect the knee joint and minimize activities.
2. Medication: Glucosamine can nourish the meniscus. The side effect of glucosamine is that it has some kidney damage, and it is forbidden for patients who are allergic to shellfish. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen and celecoxib, can also be used to relieve inflammation.
3. Surgery: If the amount of fluid is large, the knee joint cavity can be punctured to extract the excessive fluid.
If the meniscus is damaged to the second degree with effusion, you should minimize the activity of the affected knee, go to the hospital as soon as possible, according to the degree of damage and the amount of effusion, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, and do not blindly use medication on your own.