Can you walk around with a torn meniscus?

A torn meniscus usually produces well-localized pain in the knee. The pain often is worse during twisting or squatting motions. Unless the torn meniscus has locked the knee, many people with a torn meniscus can walk, stand, sit, and sleep without pain. read more

Walking is a good way to loosen the knee joint and begin to get comfortable placing weight on your knee. When it comes to certain activities such as walking, your therapist can evaluate the way you walk in order to spot issues that may contribute to a torn meniscus. read more

Initially, after a meniscus tear occurs you may have pain all the time – and with all activities. Don’t despair. In most situations, the pain improves dramatically over the next few days to weeks (one reason not to rush into an MRI machine). read more

When the meniscus is torn or damaged, you lose part that cushioning system; your weight is no longer applied evenly across your bones, so grinding and wearing occurs as bone meets bone. After time, arthritis of the knee joint develops as the stressed bones take on more of the burden your weight. read more