Taking aminosugar after meniscectomy has some effect, and its main function is to repair damaged cartilage.
Aminosugar is glucosamine, which can repair and regenerate articular cartilage. Taking aminosugar can make the cartilage worn out due to degradation or trauma become flat again, which indirectly reduces the friction with the meniscus, and is conducive to the recovery of meniscus injury.
Glucosamine belongs to amino monosaccharide, its biological activity is high, can have a positive effect on the repair of meniscus, the drug into the human body can promote the elevation of the content of polyglucosamine in the synovial fluid and cartilage matrix in the knee joint, but also to promote the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and other substances, to enhance the speed of cartilage regeneration.
Aminosugar is commonly used in the prevention and treatment of primary or secondary osteoarthritis, common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.), contraindicated in children and lactating women, and patients with allergy to crustaceans, and need to be used under the guidance of a physician.