Meniscus injury summary

• Meniscal injuries - Mechanism

  • Acute: twisting/valgus force is common
  • Degenerative: cumulative loading over time
• Meniscal injuries - Diagnosis

  • Activity related pain with locking and/or instability
  • Joint line tenderness, +ve Thessaly’s and McMurray’s
  • MRI to confirm
• Meniscal injuries - Management

  • Trial of conservative management with option for surgery if acute tear