Meniscal Tears

June 17, 2011

Symptoms may include swelling, catching, locking, and pain along the joint line. The pain is most commonly about one fingerbreadth below the kneecap on either side of the knee, typically toward the back of the knee. The pain is usually worse with impact activity, pivoting, descending stairs, squatting, and lunging.

An arthroscopic procedure is usually necessary to either remove or repair the meniscus.