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.
What do patients take to treat Torn Meniscus of Knee and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
(Feverall, Panamax, Tylenol 8 Hour Geltab, Atasol-500)
|
1 | ||
| 0 |
These charts show data from Torn Meniscus of Knee patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Torn Meniscus of Knee at PatientsLikeMe?
- 119 patients have this condition
- 5 New patients joined this month
- 15 say Torn Meniscus of Knee is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 66% | Females |
|---|---|
| 34% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 9 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 15 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 8 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 7 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 61 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Torn Meniscus of Knee patients who have completed their condition history