Torn Meniscus-torn knee cartilage not limited to athletes or sports.

Edited By: Carol C. Teitz, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Conclusion

Summary of torn meniscus-torn knee cartilage

Meniscal tears occur from trauma or degeneration or a combination of the two.

Meniscal tears can produce knee pain, swelling, catching, and locking.

Most meniscal tears do not heal because they are in an anatomic area that has no blood supply.

The definitive treatment for meniscal tears is arthroscopic surgery.

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

Disclaimer

This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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