What are some general characteristics of torn meniscus cartilage in the knee?
What are its usual manifestations?A torn meniscus usually produces swelling and well-localized pain in the knee. The pain is made worse by twisting or squatting motions. Sometimes a fragment of torn meniscus can displace inside the knee in such a way as to “lock” the knee, allowing only a toggle of motion.What are the different types of torn meniscus cartilage in the knee?A tear can occur in one or more directions in the meniscus. Traumatic tears are usually vertical whereas degenerative tears are usually horizontal. The shape that the meniscus and its torn portion assume has led to names like “bucket handle tear,” “parrot beak tear,” and others. Sometimes the meniscus deteriorates to the point where the tear is no longer a “clean” tear, but rather the meniscus is shredded and resembles crab meat.What else might be confused with or similar to torn meniscus cartilage in the knee? How can these be distinguished from the condition?ometimes the symptoms from a torn meniscus can be confused
