Learn about meniscus tears and strains, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment from the expert orthopedic doctors at Mercy Health.

Sprains of the external (medial and lateral collateral) or internal (anterior and posterior cruciate) ligaments or injuries of the menisci may result from knee trauma. Symptoms include pain, joint effusion, instability (with severe sprains), and locking (with some meniscal injuries).

2024年5月8日 · Meniscus tear: Know what causes and how to treat meniscus tear, a knee injury that can be very painful and debilitating.

Many cases of a torn or strained meniscus result from playing sports or engaging in other forms of physical activity. The main sign of a torn or strained meniscus is knee pain, that may be accompanied by a feeling of stiffness, swelling and trouble walking or bending the leg.

2023年2月16日 · A meniscus injury is a tear in one of the crescent-shaped pads of cartilage inside each knee joint. Learn about the possible causes, symptoms, and treatment.

2022年1月6日 · The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone. It can be torn if you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight on it.

Learn about the common types of meniscus injuries, how they happen, their symptoms, and how to treat them. Request an appointment today.

2022年11月7日 · Aside from tearing it, can you strain your meniscus? Yes, this piece of cartilage can be strained without tearing completely. However, a strain is still a partial tear. Depending on the particular case, a meniscus injury can range from relatively minor to debilitating. Here are some important things to keep in mind when facing a meniscus injury:

2022年1月6日 · A torn meniscus often can be identified during a physical exam. Your doctor might move your knee and leg into different positions, watch you walk, and ask you to squat to help pinpoint the cause of your signs and symptoms.

2024年6月12日 · What does a torn meniscus look like? What causes a meniscal tear? How is it diagnosed? What type of doctor treats them? Can it heal on its own? Will walking make it worse? What is the treatment? What is recovery time without surgery? What happens if you leave it untreated? What is the meniscus?