Torn Meniscus
What is a Torn Meniscus?
Menisci are C-shaped pieces of cartilage that provide a cushion between your shinbone and your thighbone.A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Activities that cause you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting the pressure of your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus.
What are the Symptoms of Torn Meniscus?
- Pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Difficulty extending your knee fully
- A popping sensation
- Pain when twisting or rotating your knee
- Feeling a block to your knee’s movement, as if it were locked in place
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