Meniscocapsular separation is an injury where the meniscus detaches from the joint capsule at its outer edge. It is most often discussed in sports medicine and orthopedic knee care. It can cause pain or a sense that the knee is unstable or “catching.” Clinicians use the term to describe a specific tear pattern that may be hard to see without careful evaluation.

A Ramp lesion is a specific tear at the back of the inner (medial) meniscus where it attaches to the joint capsule. It is most commonly discussed in the context of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and knee instability. Clinicians use the term to describe a meniscus-related injury pattern that can be difficult to see without careful assessment. It is relevant in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy because it can affect knee mechanics and recovery.

Meniscal allograft transplantation is a surgical procedure that replaces a missing or severely damaged knee meniscus with donor (allograft) meniscal tissue. It is most commonly considered after a prior meniscus removal (meniscectomy) when persistent pain or mechanical symptoms develop. The goal is to restore some of the meniscus’ normal cushioning and stabilizing roles inside the knee. It is used in orthopedic and sports medicine settings for carefully selected patients.

Meniscus transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a missing or severely damaged knee meniscus with donor tissue. It is most commonly considered after a prior meniscus removal (meniscectomy) when knee pain and dysfunction persist. The goal is to restore some of the meniscus’ shock-absorbing and load-sharing function. It is used in orthopedic and sports medicine care for select patients with “post-meniscectomy” symptoms.

Partial meniscectomy is a knee surgery that removes only the torn or unstable portion of the meniscus. It is most often performed arthroscopically, using small incisions and a camera. The goal is to preserve as much healthy meniscus as possible while addressing symptoms from a tear. It is commonly used in sports medicine and orthopedic care for symptomatic meniscal injuries.

Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of a knee meniscus. It is most commonly performed to treat a torn meniscus that is causing symptoms. Meniscectomy is usually done arthroscopically through small incisions. It is used in orthopedics and sports medicine for both acute injuries and some degenerative tears.

Meniscus repair is a surgical technique used to stitch or fix a torn knee meniscus so it can heal. The meniscus is a crescent-shaped shock absorber between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). Meniscus repair is most commonly performed arthroscopically using small incisions and a camera. It is used in sports medicine and orthopedic care when preserving meniscus tissue is a priority.

Discoid lateral meniscus is a common anatomic variant of the knee’s lateral meniscus. Instead of a typical “C” shape, the meniscus is thicker and more disk-like. It is discussed in orthopedics and sports medicine because it can be painless or can cause mechanical symptoms. It is most commonly identified during MRI evaluation of knee pain or during arthroscopy.

Discoid meniscus is a meniscus shape variant where the meniscus is thicker and more “disc-like” than usual. It most often involves the lateral (outer) meniscus of the knee. It can be present without symptoms, or it can contribute to pain, clicking, or tearing. The term is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and knee imaging reports.

A Parameniscal cyst is a small, fluid-filled pocket that forms next to the knee meniscus. It is often linked to a meniscal tear that allows joint fluid to track outward. It may be felt as a firm bump along the joint line or seen on imaging. The term is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, radiology, and physical therapy notes.