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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 11
30s 38
40s 84
50s 156
60s 209
70+ 104

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 213
Female 396