Meniscal Tear
The most common symptom of a torn meniscus cartilage is pain.
The meniscus is a cartilage in the knee located between the
thigh and shinbones. It acts like a gasket, to cushion the bones
from each other. The basic function of meniscus cartilage is
shock absorption, knee stability, and additional nutrition of the
surface cartilage.
Cause
Meniscal tears are most commonly caused by twisting or hyperflexion of the joint.
Syndrome
* Pain on the joint line in the area of the meniscus tear.
* The knee joint locks or gives way.
* Water on the knee.
Treatment & Prevation
* Building the thigh muscles to stabilize the knee.
* Stretching muscles attached to the knee before exercise.
* warming up before activity.
* wearing proper knee support.
