What is a Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus is cartilage found in both knee joints, on the upper part of the lower leg bone (tibia). It consists of the inner meniscus, which is C-shaped, and the outer meniscus, which is O-shaped. Disorders in the menisci occur more frequently in the inner meniscus. The meniscus cartilage protects the knee joints that bear the body's weight. It absorbs internal and external pressure, facilitates joint movements, and prevents friction.
Overloading the Knee Joint
Although the meniscus is more commonly seen in athletes, it can also occur in individuals working in professions that cause occupational deformities, such as porters, and in those who make incorrect movements that strain the knee joint. Simultaneously, meniscus tears can be seen in accidents and injuries. Due to age-related deformities, a meniscus tear can occur with a simple movement. Excess weight and weakness in muscle and tendon tissue are also factors that increase the risk of meniscus tears. Problems such as pain in the knee joints, loss of strength, immobility, swelling, and difficulty climbing stairs are symptoms of a meniscus tear.
As a result of untreated meniscus tears, problems such as knee locking or sudden giving way, loss of strength, limited movement, and fluid buildup in the knee joint can occur. Meniscus tears do not heal on their own. Meniscus injuries and tears are corrected with surgical operations.
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