title: Torn meniscus: surgery may not be the first option.  Weight loss, medications, and physical therapy may be equally effective, safer, and less expensive than surgery.
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics