The menisci are cartilage tissue which act like shock absorbers in the knee joint. A meniscus can be torn, commonly after a forceful twisting injury to the knee. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and ...

The most common symptoms of torn meniscus include: Severe pain and a popping sensation at the time of the injury Swelling around the knee Stiffness and difficulty straightening the knee Pain with ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Types of meniscus tears include radial, horizontal, flap, complex, and ...

It may be responsible for symptoms of catching ... renders the hoop stress-distributing capacities of the meniscus useless. Such a tear is the functional equivalent of a total meniscectomy.