Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Meniscus Tear Treatment
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Tucson, Oro Valley, South Tucson, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT MENISCUS TEAR TREATMENT
A meniscus tear doesn't always come with a dramatic moment. Sometimes it's a quick pivot as you change direction. Other times it just builds from years of wear and you can't point to one thing that did it. Afterward, the knee swells, snags when you bend it, and heading down stairs turns into a slow, careful affair.
The meniscus is the cushion inside your knee. It sits between the bones and lets the joint glide the way it should. When it tears, that glide breaks down, and the swelling and stiffness follow. What throws people off is that you can usually still walk on it. Walking fine and having a real tear go together more often than you'd think.
Here's the reassuring part. Plenty of tears never see an operating room. The outer edge of the meniscus has blood flow and can heal with support, and degenerative tears often answer to therapy. At Modern Medicine of Tucson, AZ, we start with care that protects the knee and rebuilds the strength around it.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Ready to get your knee checked? Give us a call to set up a visit, or use the online form to request a time that fits your day. We'll get you scheduled and pointed toward the right plan.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Reserve a visit over the phone or through our online form. We keep wait times short so you're not stuck hurting.
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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Orthopedic Experts
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
What Are You Experiencing?
You don’t have to have it all figured out by yourself. Most people just know that it hurts, not how to fix it. That’s enough. Fill out this simple form and let us know in your own words how it’s hurting. We’ll take a look and then give you a call in order to take you through what may be happening and how we may be able to help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain is severe and you cannot manage it, don’t wait. Call 911 or come directly to your local hospital. Attend to the emergency first. When you are in a place of safety and ready, we will have follow-up care and recovery available.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This type of pain will interfere with daily life. Sometimes it’s a sharp, aching type, sometimes it’ll just be a dull sensation. Either way, however, it’s a good idea to pay attention to it. Take note of how it feels, and we can go from there in figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Even tiny aches add up. That sore back, muscle pains, or that pesky hurt you keep postponing do matter and could ruin your day. Let us in on what you’ve noticed, and we’ll collaborate to keep things from escalating.
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Answering Your Questions
Is surgery needed for a meniscus tear?
Often not. Tears near the outer edge have blood flow and can heal with the right care, and degenerative tears usually respond to therapy. Surgery mostly comes up when the knee keeps locking or just won't improve. We start conservative when it makes sense.
What makes my knee lock or catch?
A loose flap of torn meniscus can wedge into the joint as it moves. That's the snagging feeling, and once in a while the knee locks up for a second when the flap gets in the way, then frees itself.
Is it bad to keep walking on it?
Not necessarily. Early on we ease the load, but complete rest weakens the muscles the knee leans on. We guide you on how much to move while it settles, so you're protecting it without letting it go weak.
How soon will I notice improvement?
Many people feel progress within a few weeks of steady therapy. More stubborn tears take longer, and we adjust the plan as the knee responds. The people who keep up with the home exercises tend to turn the corner sooner.
Can a tear get worse if I leave it alone?
It can. A small flap can catch and tear a little further, and a knee you keep tweaking stays swollen and weak. Getting it looked at early usually means a simpler plan than waiting until it's locking up on you regularly.
"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
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
