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Torn meniscus facts
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The knee is the largest joint in the body.
Cartilage within the knee joint helps protect the joint from the
stresses placed on it from walking, running, climbing, and
bending.
The medial and lateral menisci are two large C-shaped cartilages
that are positioned on the top of the tibia.
A torn meniscus occurs because of trauma caused by forceful
twisting or hyper-flexing of the knee joint.
Symptoms of a torn meniscus include knee pain, swelling,
popping, and giving way.
Treatment of a torn meniscus may include observation and
physical therapy with muscle strengthening to stabilize the knee
joint. When conservative measures are ineffective treatment may
include surgery to repair or remove the damaged cartilage.