Meniscus Tear

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that can cause pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms like locking.

This page covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, medications, surgical approaches, and recovery guidance related to meniscus tear.

Quick Facts

Focus	Details
Condition Type	Meniscus
Common Symptoms	Joint-line pain, Swelling after activity, Catching or locking, Limited motion
Typical Diagnosis	Physical exam, MRI to confirm tear or cyst
Common Treatments	Rest and activity modification, Physical therapy, NSAIDs for pain relief

Focus	Details
Non-Surgical Care	Rest and activity modification, Physical therapy
Medications	NSAIDs for pain relief
Injections	Corticosteroid injection for inflammation in select cases
Surgical Options	Arthroscopic meniscus repair, Partial meniscectomy

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that can cause pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms like locking.

Joint-line pain, Swelling after activity, Catching or locking, Limited motion.

Physical exam, MRI to confirm tear or cyst.

Rest and activity modification, Physical therapy, NSAIDs for pain relief, Arthroscopic meniscus repair, Partial meniscectomy.

Seek care for severe pain, swelling, fever, or inability to bear weight, or if symptoms persist despite self-care.