14 Facts About Torn meniscus

Tear of a meniscus is a rupturing of one or more of the fibrocartilage strips in the knee called menisci.

Tear of the medial Torn meniscus can occur as part of the unhappy triad, together with a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament.

Common signs and symptoms of a torn meniscus are knee pain, particularly along the joint line, and swelling.

One Torn meniscus rests on the medial tibial plateau; this is the medial Torn meniscus.

The other Torn meniscus rests on the lateral tibial plateau; this is the lateral Torn meniscus.

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Degenerative meniscal tears are thought to occur as part of the aging process when the collagen fibers within the Torn meniscus start to break down and lend less support to the structure of the Torn meniscus.

The larger semilunar medial Torn meniscus is attached more firmly than the loosely fixed, more circular lateral Torn meniscus.

An interruption in the attachment of the joint capsule to the lateral Torn meniscus, forming the popliteal hiatus, allows the popliteus tendon to pass through to its femoral attachment site.

Contraction by the popliteus during knee flexion pulls the lateral Torn meniscus posteriorly, avoiding entrapment within the joint space.

Tear of a Torn meniscus is a common injury in many sports.

Some sports where a Torn meniscus tear is common are American football, association football, ice hockey and tennis.

Second way to prevent a Torn meniscus tear is to strengthen and stretch the major leg muscles.

Common anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers prescribed for Torn meniscus tears include acetaminophen, non-steroidal inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroids.

The rehabilitation following a Torn meniscus surgery depends on whether the entire Torn meniscus was removed or repaired.