General Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear
Individuals who experience a meniscus tear usually experience pain and swelling as their primary symptoms.
Another common complaint is joint locking, or the inability to completely straighten the joint.
This is due to a piece of the torn cartilage physically impinging the joint mechanism of the knee.
The most common symptoms of a meniscus tear are:
* Knee pain
* Swelling of the knee
* Tenderness when pressing on the meniscus
* Popping or clicking within the knee
* Limited motion of the knee joint
Information by: Jonathan Cluett, M.D.