Alternative Names & Classifications:
Meniscal Tear (CLINICAL)
Description
A meniscal tear involves damage to the C-shaped pieces of tough, rubbery cartilage that act as shock absorbers between the shinbone and thighbone. It typically happens when the knee is forcefully twisted or rotated while bearing weight, a common motion in basketball, tennis, and manual labor. Because the inner portion of the meniscus lacks a direct blood supply, these tears struggle to heal naturally.