A meniscus tear is a very common knee injury, especially among athletes and active adults. It occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted or rotated, creating a split in the cartilage tissue. A meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage, and each knee has two menisci: One in the outer part of the knee and […]
Meniscus Tear
When Might an Orthopedic Surgeon Recommend Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?
Imagine a normal day at home, taking care of things around the house and running errands. Let’s say that while you are eating lunch, you remember that you have something upstairs in your room that you need to exchange at the store. How do you accomplish this? You would get out of your chair, stand […]
What Can Cause a Meniscus Tear?
If you have injured your knee, your orthopedic doctor will typically ask you a couple of questions. Do you remember when the injury occurred? Did the pain come on suddenly or gradually? A meniscus tear is caused by a twisting action of the knee, which tears the knee cartilage called the meniscus. If your knee […]
