Knee tears are common injuries that can affect the cartilage or ligaments responsible for stabilizing and cushioning the knee joint. They often occur during sports, sudden twisting movements, falls, or other traumatic injuries, but some tears can also develop gradually due to age-related wear. Depending on the structure involved, symptoms may include pain, swelling, instability, locking, or difficulty bearing weight.
Dr. Brian Cohen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who evaluates and treats knee tears in Columbus, OH. After identifying the injured structure and the severity of the damage, he develops a personalized treatment plan that may include conservative care, minimally invasive surgery, or ligament reconstruction when appropriate.
Types of Knee Tears
Several structures within the knee can tear, each affecting the joint differently. Dr. Cohen treats the following common knee tears.
Meniscal Tears
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions and stabilizes the knee joint. Each knee contains two menisci that help absorb shock and distribute weight during movement.
Meniscal tears commonly occur during twisting or pivoting injuries but may also develop gradually as the cartilage degenerates with age. Symptoms often include pain, swelling, stiffness, locking, catching, or the sensation that the knee is giving way. Treatment depends on the size, location, and pattern of the tear and may include physical therapy, arthroscopic repair, or partial meniscectomy.
Ligament Tears
The knee contains four major ligaments that provide stability: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). A tear can affect one or multiple ligaments depending on the injury.
Ligament tears frequently occur during sports, falls, or other traumatic events that place excessive force on the knee. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, instability, and difficulty walking or returning to athletic activities. Treatment varies based on the ligament involved, the severity of the injury, and the patient’s activity level, and may include bracing, rehabilitation, ligament repair, or ligament reconstruction.
Why Choose Dr. Brian Cohen?
Dr. Brian Cohen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience treating meniscal tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, and other complex knee conditions. He completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency training at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by sports medicine fellowship training at Rush Medical School in Chicago.
Throughout his career, Dr. Cohen has performed more than 30,000 orthopedic surgical procedures and completed over 100,000 patient evaluations. His experience includes arthroscopic knee surgery, ligament repair, ligament reconstruction, and other advanced procedures designed to restore stability and function.
Dr. Cohen’s patient-first philosophy emphasizes accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and treatment tailored to each patient’s injury, activity level, and long-term goals.
Knee Tear Treatment in Columbus, OH
Whether caused by a sports injury, an accident, or gradual degeneration, knee tears can significantly affect mobility and quality of life. Dr. Cohen provides comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment to help patients reduce pain, restore stability, and safely return to their daily activities.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Brian Cohen, call
(614) 788-0375.
