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Torn Meniscus In Knee

Meniscus tears refer to a tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee.

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Symptoms

A "pop" may be felt at the time of injury; Joint pain; Knee pain in the space between the bones; gets worse when gent...

Causes

Meniscal tears are most commonly caused by twisting or over-flexing the joint.

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Treatments

The health care provider will perform the McMurray's test. For this test, you lie on your back while holding the heel...

Drugs

pain relievers

Risk Factors

Sports Injuries
knee flexion
Quadriceps weakness

Complications

Chronic Knee Pain
Walking Disability
Chronic internal knee derangement

Prevention

Use proper technique when exercising or playing sports. Many cases of meniscus tears may not be preventable.

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