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Meniscus tears    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Tear - meniscus; Knee injury - meniscus

Symptoms

  • a "pop" noted at the time of injury
  • joint tenderness may be noted
  • knee pain
    • often perceived as being located in the space between the bones
    • worse when gentle pressure is applied to the joint (palpation)
  • recurrent knee-catching

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