What is a Medial Meniscus Cartilage Tear?

Most commonly caused by a forceful bending and twisting motion. (Uncommon in cycling and running), this injury is very often associated with other injuries of the knee.

Symptoms include:

Symptoms vary according to the size and position of the tear within the knee joint. Knee Pain is usually localized over the joint line. Larger tears also show some swelling within the knee joint and around the joint. The knee may lock in certain positions and you may experience some kind of clicking in the joint. Pain is experienced mostly with bending the knee.

Management involves:

The most common route of treatment is surgery of one kind or another. Alternatively physiotherapy may be effective with smaller tears. Strengthening is essential. Some patients choose to alter their sporting activities rather than to have surgery.