Meniscus Tear—Do You Need Surgery? Arthroscopic Surgery for a Meniscus Tear: A to Z

“Swelling, weakness, and a catching or locking sensation inside your knee… Could it be a meniscus tear?” A meniscus tear is often mistaken for simple knee pain or muscle soreness. But if left untreated, the pain may keep coming back—and joint damage can gradually progress. In this video, Dr. Changmin Lee (Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon) explains: ✔ Common symptoms that may suggest a meniscus tear ✔ When surgery is necessary vs. when non-surgical treatment may be enough ✔ Differences between outer (lateral) vs. inner (medial) meniscus tears ✔ What happens during knee arthroscopy (step-by-step) ✔ Regional (spinal) anesthesia surgery without general anesthesia ✔ The full flow—from surgery to rehabilitation and recovery At Yonsei Standar Orthopedic Clinic, we provide an integrated system that connects surgery → recovery → return to daily life, including: 🔹 Minimally invasive knee arthroscopy (incision under 1 cm) 🔹 Focus on regional anesthesia (no general anesthesia) 🔹 Advanced 4K arthroscopy equipment 🔹 On-site specialized rehabilitation team after surgery 🔹 OR CCTV system in operation Rather than pushing through knee pain, talk with a specialist first to find the treatment that fits your current condition. #MeniscusTear #KneeArthroscopy #KneePain #KneeSurgery #CartilageTear #Arthroscopy #KneeRehab #OrthopedicSurgeon #YonseiStandarOrthopedicClinic #KneeSwelling #KneeLocking