Inner Knee Pain, Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Treatment

Meniscus Tear

Meniscus Tear
Meniscus Tear

A meniscus is a lump of strong wedge-formed ligament inside the knee that pads the joint and retains stun. There are two menisci in the knee: the average meniscus (on the inward side) and the parallel meniscus (on the external side). Knee pain on the inward side regularly shows harm to the average meniscus. In case of a tear, you will normally come across pain, growing, and instability.

Your meniscus can tear or become harmed if your knee is turned or put under tension, most generally during sports or athletic exercises.

There are four significant kinds of meniscus tears:

  • Bucket handle
  • Fold
  • Stretched
  • Degenerative

Depending upon the seriousness of the injury, you may likewise feel:

  • Firmness
  • A severe pain when curving your knee
  • Locking knees
  • Feeling of imbalance