Meniscus pain
What is
The menisci are pieces of cartilage that help the cushioning of loads between the bones that are part of the knee joint. In each knee we have two menisci, the medial one that is located in the internal part and the lateral one that is located in the external part of the joint. Each one is formed by three parts, which can be injured separately or as a whole. At the moment that an injury occurs it can produce a picture that produces pain, inflammation and effusion of the joint and limitation for the mobility.
Causes
- Sudden movements when playing sports.
- Osteoarthritis: degeneration of the knee “wear and tear” due to age or hereditary factors.
Type
Injuries in young patients and athletes
It is usually produced by a movement of abrupt turn an extensive lesion of the meniscus takes place and generally it comes accompanied of lesions the ligaments (anterior cruciate ligament or internal lateral ligament). In them the meniscus is injured in an important way and it is usually accompanied of blockades of the articulation.
Injuries in older patients with osteoarthritis
They are breaks of small size that generate edges that irritate the cartilage and produce great sensation of pain. It is generally caused by wear and tear of the joint.
Symptoms
The most common is pain, swelling and joint effusion when they occur, which usually come and go. We usually notice it in everyday movements such as going up and down stairs or we can even feel how the knee locks or gets stuck.
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