A third-degree lateral meniscus injury is more serious.
A third-degree lateral meniscus injury is a very serious type of injury in which there is a tearing injury to the meniscus that has reached the edge of the joint. After the injury, the knee joint will experience significant pain, and due to the rupture of small blood vessels, there is a large amount of blood seepage, which can cause the knee joint to swell. The pain and swelling of the knee joint can also lead to significant limitations in knee flexion and extension activities.
A third degree lateral meniscus injury cannot be fully recovered through self-cultivation and may cause wear and tear of the meniscus and cartilage, which usually requires surgical treatment to recover.
Patients with third-degree lateral meniscus injuries are advised to go to the hospital in time for early and regular treatment.