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What is Meniscus tear
A meniscus tear is an injury to one of the two C-shaped cartilage pads in the knee joint. These pads, called the menisci, sit between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) and help the knee bear weight, absorb…
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Symptoms of Meniscus tear
What are the symptoms of Meniscus tear? The most common symptoms are knee pain, swelling, stiffness, catching or locking, a sense that the knee is unstable, and discomfort that worsens with twisting, squatting, or pivoting. These symptoms arise because the meniscus…
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Causes of Meniscus tear
What causes a meniscus tear? In most cases, it develops when the knee’s meniscal cartilage is exposed to forces that exceed its structural capacity, either suddenly through twisting or gradually through wear, loss of tissue resilience, and reduced shock absorption. The…
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Treatment for Meniscus tear
What treatments are used for a meniscus tear? Management typically includes conservative care such as rest, activity modification, ice, compression, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy, with procedures such as corticosteroid injections or surgery used in selected cases. These treatments are chosen…
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Prevention of Meniscus tear
A meniscus tear can sometimes be prevented, but not completely in every case. The menisci are two crescent-shaped fibrocartilage structures inside each knee that help distribute load, absorb shock, improve joint stability, and guide movement between the femur and tibia. Because…
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FAQ about Meniscus tear
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, but the details can be confusing. This FAQ explains what the meniscus does, why tears happen, how symptoms develop, how doctors diagnose the problem, and what treatment options are available.…
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Diagnosis of Meniscus tear
A meniscus tear is usually identified through a combination of clinical evaluation, physical examination, and imaging when needed. The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of fibrocartilage in the knee that helps distribute load, absorb shock, and stabilize joint motion. Because the…