They extend from the inner free margin peripherally to the intrameniscal substance where myxoid degeneration may be present. These tears divide the meniscus into superior and inferior flaps ...

A player may squat and twist their knee, causing a tear, or they might be tackled. Degenerative tears are tears that happen over time as the meniscus cartilage weakens and wears thin. As we get older, ...

These tears often are a sign of early degenerative changes of the meniscus due to wear and tear that worsens over time. Healthcare providers commonly see this type of meniscus tear in people older ...

Injury, degeneration, or surgical removal of all or part of the meniscus is associated with an increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis.2 The risk of osteoarthritis and its progression ...

An expert panel produced these recommendations based on a linked systematic review triggered by a randomised trial published in The BMJ in June 2016, which found that, among patients with a ...

Meniscectomy originally was the treatment of choice for a torn meniscus. However, long-term follow-up indicated that degenerative changes were directly proportional to the amount of meniscus removed.

The MRI showed a tear in my [meniscus] that will require surgery in the upcoming weeks," Streelman wrote on X. "I'm beyond appreciative of my family, friends, and sponsors that continue to stand ...