• Skip to Navigation
  • Skip to Content
  • Skip to Search

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center: A Ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System

  • sign up for our newsletter |
  •  find a physician |
  •  directions
  • About
  • Patients & Visitors
  • Services
  • Giving
  • Opportunities
  • Physicians
  • Residency
  • News
  • Contact Us
« back to Services

The Spine and Orthopedic Institute

Patient Education

Meniscus Tears - Dr. Matthew Levy, M.D.

Joel Seigal

Introduction

What is the meniscus?

Is cartilage the same as the meniscus?

What are the signs of a damaged meniscus?

How does the meniscus get injured?

Are there different types of meniscul injuries?

What is the long-term prognosis for a meniscus tear?

What are the treatment options?

What are the non-surgical treatment options?

What are the surgical options?

What are the benefits of these procedures?

Is this a major surgery?

What are the success rates?

What are the risks associated with surgery?

Will I be able to walk after the procedure?

How long before I can return to work?

Am I A Candidate For Bariatric Surgery?
Calculate your Body Mass Index ›
Expert Answers To Your Questions.
Ask a questions and see what others have asked ›
Why St. Vincent?
Learn all about our experience and success rates ›
Center of Excellence
  • Spine & Orthopedic Institute

    • Institute Services
    • Advanced Surgical Treatments and Technologies
    • Meet Our Physicians
    • Locations
    • Patient Education

Recent News

01.11.12

Randell McShepard to speak at annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Celebration on Jan. 16 to also include music and reflection
read more >

11.30.11

Sisters of Charity Health System joins Ohio Health Information Partnership

St. Vincent Charity one of three Ohio hospitals joining in 2012
read more >

11.07.11

St. Vincent Charity opens Diagnostic Imaging Center at Rockside

$2.6 million center will include MRI, CT scan, x-ray and echocardiology
read more >

Dr. Levy- Introduction from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What is the meniscus? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- Is cartilage the same as the meniscus? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What are the signs of a damaged meniscus? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- How does the meniscus get injured? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- Are there different types of meniscal injuries? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What is the long term prognosis for a meniscal tear? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What are the treatment options? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What are the non-operative treatments? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What are the surgical options? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What are the benefits of these procedures? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- Is this a major surgery? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What are the success rates? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- What risks are associated with this surgery? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- Will I be able to walk after the procedure? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Levy- How long before I can return to work? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

  • follow us:
  • Facebook
  • twitter
  • RSS
  • YouTube

© 2010 St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Site Map | Visiting Hours | Release of Information

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award 
            St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Ranked Top Five Percent in Nation According to Quality Study National Quality Approval Center of Excellence