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Meniscus tears

Alternative Names:
Tear - meniscus; Knee injury - meniscus; Cartilage tear

Symptoms:
  • a "pop" noted at the time of injury
  • joint tenderness may be noted
  • knee pain
    • often perceived as being located in the space between the bones
    • worse when gentle pressure is applied to the joint (palpation)
  • recurrent knee-catching
  • locking of the joint




Review Date: 4/28/2004
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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