Don't just trim the meniscus—save it. We utilize high-precision suturing to preserve your natural joint.
Lecturer & Consultant of Orthopedic Surgery (Faculty of Medicine) | Specialist in Knee & Shoulder Surgery
The meniscus is a C-shaped fibrocartilage disc that acts as the primary shock absorber of the knee. At JointCure, meniscus repair in Cairo is approached with a single principle: save the meniscus whenever surgically possible. Dr. Mohamed Labib is a specialist in "all-inside" meniscal suturing — the most biologically favorable repair technique.
This is the most critical decision in meniscus treatment.
✅ Preserves shock-absorbing function, prevents long-term arthritis.
⚠️ Requires crutches for 4-6 weeks, slower return to activity.
✅ Walk within 24 hours, immediate weight-bearing.
⚠️ Increases bone contact pressure, higher risk of early arthritis.
Studies consistently show that removing the entire meniscus is equivalent to removing the shock absorbers from a car — the bone-on-bone forces accelerate cartilage wear dramatically. This is why Dr. Labib uses all-inside suturing devices to stitch the meniscus back together whenever the tear is in a viable zone.
If the meniscus is repaired , you will use crutches for 4-6 weeks to allow the repair to heal. If it is trimmed , you can usually walk within 24 hours. Either way, physiotherapy focusing on quad strength and swelling reduction is essential for a full return to sports.
For small, partial-thickness tears — particularly in older patients or those preferring non-surgical care initially — PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy in Cairo can be an effective first step. By concentrating growth factors from your own blood and injecting them directly into the tear zone, PRP can stimulate healing in the outer, vascular region of the meniscus.
Meniscus tears frequently occur alongside other injuries. Explore our related procedure pages:
Book a consultation with Dr. Labib and get a professional assessment at JointCure Clinic, New Cairo.
Small tears in the 'red-red' zone (outer edge with good blood supply) may heal with rest and PRP injections, but complex tears usually require arthroscopic intervention.
If the meniscus is repaired (sutured), you may need crutches for 4-6 weeks. If it is trimmed, you can walk within 24 hours.
Untreated tears can flip and lock the knee, or lead to rapid cartilage wear and early-onset osteoarthritis.
Meniscus transplants are reserved for specific cases where the entire meniscus is lost. Dr. Labib assesses these on a case-by-case basis.
Most major private insurance companies and international providers cover meniscus arthroscopy at our affiliated hospitals.
Book your consultation with Dr. Mohamed Labib today and get a professional medical assessment for your condition at our New Cairo clinic.
Fifth Settlement, New Cairo
Egypt
