meniscus tear
Cartilage rip, knee
A meniscus tear is damage to one of the C-shaped cartilage pads that cushion the knee joint.
These injuries typically occur during sports or activities involving twisting motions, though they also develop gradually with age.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a knee that catches or locks: The MRI confirmed a meniscus tear.
Treatment ranges from rest and physical therapy to surgical repair.
- kneeLeg's middle hinge
- knee injuryHarm to leg joint
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ACLKnee stabilizer abbreviation
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
injury · blown out knee · surgery · orthopedic · sports medicine · swelling · pain · MRI · arthroscopy · joint · rehabilitation · crutches · brace · sports · twist · pop · locking · stiffness
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- leg injuriesbroken leg, knee injury, hamstring strain, calf strain, shin splints
- Sports Injuriesmuscle strain, tendonitis, ligament sprain, hamstring strain, stress fracture
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
- cartilage disorderschondroma, osteochondritis, cartilage damage, torn cartilage, cauliflower ear
type of knee injury
meniscus tearbone fracture
Cracked or broken skeleton
femur fracture · ACL tear · ligament tear · MCL tear · bone bruise