Meniscal Tear

The meniscus (or menisci) are C shaped discs of cartilage, which sit on either side of the knee joint. It has a number of functions including cushioning (or protecting) the cartilage on the ends of the bone. It is common to tear the meniscus through activity – particularly twisting episodes – which can cause a sharp pain on either side of the knee, and may also cause clicking, catching, or locking.