[chippewastud79]

I live everyday with no meniscus in my knee and in my experience a few things will help: drugs, glucosamine/condroiton, rest and ice. Granted my injury was not simply a meniscus tear, but it is something that is the most painful from the injury.

I used to use a brace that was fairly ineffective at relieving any pain. The brace was designed to take pressure off my lateral side and didn't help with much besides protection from a repeat injury.

Assuming he already takes a pain killer/anti-inflamatory, try something that can be taken everyday to help. Something like Celebrex seems to help me.

The glucosamine/condroiton or similar joint-health supplement can help. It will never rebuild the meniscus but it does add a little bit of help for the joints. If he is ever going to be subject to performance enhancing drug tests, make sure the one you may choose is not going to trigger a positive.

Something else to consider, a shot of "lubrication" in the joint. There are two products I tried at the advice of a doctor, Synvisc and Supparts. Both are artificial lubricants designed to make the joint track more smoothly. While neither worked for me, I know former teammates who found it very helpful. **if your son has any poultry allergies, these may not be an option**

If it hurts, don't do it. If it isn't essential, like actually playing, skip it or modify it so as not to aggrevate it. If squatting hurts, do leg press. Avoid things that cause problems.

Ice it everytime after playing or activity, even if it doesn't hurt. If it is bad, every hour on the hour for 15-20 minutes.

Hope atleast some of it helps. Let me know if I can help any more.