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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 - The McMurray Maneuver

Torn Meniscus - A meniscal tear as seen on MRI

Diagnosis and evaluation

Diagnosis

A torn meniscus can often be diagnosed by a physical exam of the knee. The doctor will look for swelling, tenderness on the joint line, loss of motion, and pain with special twisting maneuvers.

Diagnostic tests

An MRI can be used to confirm the diagnosis of a torn meniscus.

Health care team

Orthopaedic Surgeons and Sports-Medicine trained primary care doctors are specially trained in the diagnosis of torn meniscus.

Finding a doctor

Doctors specializing in torn meniscus can be located through university medical schools, county medical societies, or state orthopaedic societies. Other resources include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Surgery for Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, 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.

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