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A discoid knee meniscus is characterized as an abnormally shaped, thick meniscus. The discoid shape increases the likelihood of knee meniscus injury. The meniscus acts as the shock absorber between the thigh and shin bones and helps with bending and straightening.
How do members experience discoid meniscus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with discoid meniscus*
*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 discoid meniscus*
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A discoid knee meniscus is characterized as an abnormally shaped, thick meniscus. The discoid shape increases the likelihood of knee meniscus injury. The meniscus acts as the shock absorber between the thigh and shin bones and helps with bending and straightening.
Common symptoms reported by people with discoid meniscus
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.
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Treatments taken by people for discoid meniscus
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Got a question about living with discoid meniscus? Members in the forum might have the answers.