Symptoms of a meniscus tear

Symptoms of a meniscus tear may be different for each person, but some of the most common symptoms are:

1. Pain in the knee joint: usually on the inside (medial), outside (lateral) or back of the knee
2. Swelling
3. Catching or locking of the knee joint
4. Inability to fully extend or bend the knee joint
5. Limping

Causes

1. A torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden stops and turns. Even kneeling, deep squatting or lifting something heavy can sometimes lead to a torn meniscus.
2. In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee can contribute to a torn meniscus with little or no trauma.

Risk Factors

Performing activities that involve aggressive twisting and pivoting of the knee puts you at risk of a torn meniscus. The risk is particularly high for athletes — especially those who participate in contact sports, such as football, or activities that involve pivoting, such as tennis or basketball. Wear and tear on your knees as you age increases the risk of a torn meniscus. So does obesity.

Imaging tests

1. X-rays. Because a torn meniscus is made of cartilage, it won’t show up on X-rays. But X-rays can help rule out other problems with the knee that cause similar symptoms.
2. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It’s the best imaging study to detect a torn meniscus.

Dr. Omar Eissa Habo
MBBcH, MRCGP, MFSEM
Specialist Family Medicine
HealthHub Clinics
Al Futtaim Health

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