What are the symptoms of torn cartilage in the knee?

The medial and lateral menisci are two large C-shaped cartilages that are positioned on the top of the tibia bone of the knee. ... A torn meniscus occurs because of trauma caused by forceful twisting or hyper-flexing of the knee joint. Symptoms of a torn meniscus include knee pain, swelling, popping, and giving way. read more

It's a piece of cartilage in your knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint. read more

This test involves bending your knee and then straightening and rotating it. You may hear a slight pop during this test. This can indicate a tear of the meniscus. Imaging tests. Imaging tests may be ordered to confirm a tear of the meniscus. These include: Knee X-ray. This test won’t show a meniscus tear. read more

In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee can contribute to a torn meniscus with little or no trauma. Risk factors Performing activities that involve aggressive twisting and pivoting of the knee puts you at risk of a torn meniscus. read more