What is torn meniscus of knee?
There are two menisci in the knee, one on the inside (medial meniscus) and the on the outside (lateral meniscus). The most common causes for the meniscus to tear are traumatic injury (often seen in athletes) and degenerative processes.
How do members experience torn meniscus of knee?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with torn meniscus of knee*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for torn meniscus of knee*
Who has torn meniscus of knee on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 39 | |
| 40s | 86 | |
| 50s | 157 | |
| 60s | 211 | |
| 70+ | 105 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 214 | |
| Female | 401 |