May 8, 2024 · Like a lot of knee injuries, a meniscus tear can be painful and debilitating. Unfortunately, it's quite common. In fact, a meniscal tear is one of the most frequently occurring cartilage...

Jan 29, 2025 · Each knee has two menisci: one on the inside, nearest the other knee (medial meniscus) and one on the outside (lateral meniscus). The meniscus acts as a shock absorber and helps the …

Apr 5, 2024 · How common are meniscus tears? A torn meniscus is a very common sports injury. Often, athletes and people who play sports for fun get meniscus tears. The injury also commonly affects …

Jan 6, 2022 · Each of your knees has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act like a cushion between your shinbone and your thighbone. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling and stiffness. You also …

A meniscus (pl.: menisci or meniscuses) is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that, in contrast to an articular disc, only partly divides a joint cavity. [1] In humans, menisci are …

Sep 14, 2025 · This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for meniscal tears. It explains the anatomy of the knee, sports where meniscal tears are more likely to occur, and how …

Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear the meniscus. When …

Nov 27, 2025 · There are two menisci in each knee joint. Meniscus tears can be acute or degenerative. Acute tears often occur due to activities that put pressure on or rotate the knee joint, whereas...

Jun 17, 2024 · The meniscus is a structure in the knee joint that spans and cushions the space between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). There are two menisci in each knee – one on the …

Jun 20, 2024 · Meniscal injuries may be the most common knee injury. Meniscal tears are sometimes related to trauma, but significant trauma is not necessary. A sudden twist or repeated squatting can …