Ultrasound tracks hidden knee ligament recovery after keyhole surgery

This study looks at how well the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in the knee heals after a procedure called pie-crusting, which is used during arthroscopic surgery to fix a torn meniscus. Researchers will use a special ultrasound technique to measure the ligament's tension before surgery and again at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months after. The goal is to see if the ligament returns to normal strength and to address concerns about long-term knee instability. Thirty adults with medial meniscus tears who are already scheduled for surgery will take part.