The menisci are two C-shaped structures within the knee that help distribute load and contribute to the normal function of the joint. Meniscal tears can occur following an injury, particularly during twisting movements, but changes within the menisci also become increasingly common with age and may occur alongside osteoarthritis.

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Clinical Symptoms

Symptoms can include pain around the joint line, swelling and discomfort with twisting, squatting or loaded knee movements.

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Targeted Interventions

Finding a meniscal tear on a scan does not necessarily mean that it is responsible for the pain, particularly in middle-aged and older adults where degenerative meniscal changes are common. Rehabilitation and exercise are often an important part of treatment. An injection does not repair a torn meniscus. However, when a meniscal problem is associated with irritation or inflammation within the knee joint, an intra-articular injection may sometimes help reduce pain and allow rehabilitation to progress.

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Medical Resource: 

For further clinical guidelines on Meniscal Problems, view the official NHS Meniscal Knee Guide

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