Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage not limited to athletes or sports.
Edited By: Carol C. Teitz, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005
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Torn Meniscus - Extreme bending can tear a meniscus Incidence and risk factorsWho gets torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage and why? Meniscus tears can occur in all age groups. Traumatic tears are most
common in active people from age 10-45. Degenerative tears are most
common in people from age 40 upward.
How is torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage acquired (contagion, genetics, injury, lifestyle, etc)? Degenerative meniscal tears are thought to occur as part of the aging
process when the collagen fibers within the meniscus start to break
down and lend less support to the structure of the menicus.
Degenerative tears are usually horizontal in the meniscus producing
both an upper and lower segment of meniscus. These segments usually
don't move out of place and therefore are less likely to produce
mechanical symptoms of catching or locking. Traumatic meniscal tears
are usually radial or vertical in the meniscus and are more likely to
produce a moveable fragment that can catch in the knee and therefore
require surgical treatment.Is probability for acquiring torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage affected by diet, metabolism, lifestyle, etc? Degenerative meniscal tears are also more common in smokers.Is torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage likely to result from injury or trauma? Most traumatic meniscal tears occur as a result of a twisting injury
when the knee rotates but the foot stays fixed in position. The
meniscus can also tear from extreme bending of the knee. The
combination of bend, rotation, and sudden kick that occurs in some
forms of martial arts is associated with lateral meniscal tears.Surgery for Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-543-1552 or 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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