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Meniscus tears

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Tear - meniscus; Knee injury - meniscus; Cartilage tear
Symptoms:
  • a "pop" noted at the time of injury
  • joint tenderness may be noted
  • knee pain
    • often perceived as being located in the space between the bones
    • worse when gentle pressure is applied to the joint (palpation)
  • recurrent knee-catching
  • locking of the joint

Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy  - series
Knee arthroscopy - series
Meniscal tears
Meniscal tears
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