Non-Surgical Orthopedics
MENISCUS TEAR TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including South East Tucson, Green Valley, Sierra Vista, Pima County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
Age changes how a meniscus tears. In younger people, it usually takes a real twist, a sports cut, or a hard pivot. Later on, the cartilage dries out and gets more brittle, and then something ordinary, standing up from a deep squat, twisting to load the dishwasher, can be enough. A lot of people genuinely can't name the moment it happened.
The meniscus is a pad of cartilage inside the knee that cushions the joint and shares the load. When it tears, the knee stops moving cleanly. You get swelling, a catch when you bend, and stiffness going up or down stairs.
Here's what matters for treatment: the type of tear shapes everything. Those wear-related degenerative tears, the common kind as we age, often settle nicely with therapy and don't need surgery at all. At Modern Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we sort out what kind of tear you have and build the plan around it.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get your knee looked at soon.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Pick a time by phone or online. We work around your week and get you in without a long wait.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We ask how it started, test the knee's motion, and locate the tear. Imaging confirms things when the picture isn't clear.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We strengthen the muscles around the knee, correct faulty movement, and guide your return to walking, hiking, or sport without surgery.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We check how the knee responds, tune the plan as you gain strength, and set you up to stay steady on it.
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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Office was very welcoming from the moment you walked into the office, Marissa and Kelsey were there to greet me. They know all of their patients and treat them like family. Dr. Dault was AMAZING. SHE listened and really searched to find the answers to my pain. Eric was very thorough when doing my ultrasound to diagnose my issue. Their recommendations helped me and in the end my pain decreased! Thank you to the entire team!
Sue Moring
Mesa, AZ Resident
I was in a pretty dark place before starting at the Chandler location. My low back pain was completely debilitating and affecting the quality of my life for many years. I saw Phil once a week for 6 weeks and feel stronger and more confident than I have in many, many years. Phil explained the results of my MRI in great detail and answered my questions (as trivial as they might have been) with respect and understanding... I have been to many physical therapists before and the results I got here were the best. I highly recommend the Chandler location and will go back again if I ever need to!
Richard Cotela
Phoenix, AZ Resident
Where do I start with the praise for this Team of miracle workers... I had suffered from chronic lower back pain for the last 8 years due to 32 years of golf and upper back pain due to 13 years of sitting at a desk. I utilized a chiropractor for the past 7 years but the pain ALWAYS came back and I NEVER got better. One visit with Dr. Josh and two X-rays showed the problem was stemming from my foot and a collapsing arch—which my previous chiropractor NEVER took the time to explore and diagnose.
Cory Krebs
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
You may not know specifically what type of treatment you would require. What you do know is that you hurt, and right now that’s really what is most important. To better know how to serve you, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form describing the discomfort or pain you are experiencing. With a clearer idea, we will contact you to discuss what may be occurring and how we may be able to assist.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If you are experiencing severe pain that is not intolerable, don’t wait. Call 911 or proceed directly to your nearby hospital. When the emergency is treated, we will then be prepared to work together to assist you in gaining longer-term relief.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe your pain isn’t keeping you back, but it is making daily living a bit harder than it has to be. If it’s sharp, annoying, or keeps coming back, let us know what you’re dealing with. We can start together to investigate why it’s happening and how we can make it better.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Minor aches may not seem significant, but sometimes they are your body’s way of telling you it needs a helping hand. The stiffness, soreness, or occasional pains are great things to bring to our attention. Let us know what you’ve been experiencing, and we’ll point you in the direction of care that prevents small issues from turning into large ones.
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Answering Your Questions
I didn't injure it, so why does it hurt?
That's actually typical of a degenerative tear. As the meniscus ages it gets more brittle, so an everyday movement can be enough. These wear-related tears are common later in life, and the good news is they often respond well to therapy.
Does the type of tear change the treatment?
It does, quite a bit. Tears near the outer rim have blood supply and can heal with support. The inner ones get little blood and don't knit as well. Degenerative tears usually respond to strengthening. Pinning down which you have shapes the whole plan.
Will strengthening really help a torn cushion?
Yes, more than people expect. Strong muscles around the knee take load off the torn tissue and let the joint work with less grinding. It won't repair the tear, but it often cuts the pain and gets you moving again.
Is it safe to keep hiking or walking?
Often, with some adjustment. We'll guide how much load the knee can take while it settles, since complete rest just weakens the muscles it relies on. The goal is staying active without stirring it up.
When would surgery actually come up?
Mainly when the knee keeps locking, or a tear won't settle no matter what. Most people never reach that point, which is why we start conservative and reassess as the knee responds.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
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so you can get back to
work or play
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