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How do you check yourself for a torn meniscus?

How can you tell if your meniscus is torn?

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Where do you feel pain from torn meniscus?

Symptoms of a meniscus tear may be different for each person, but some of the most common symptoms are: Pain in the knee joint: usually on the inside (medial), outside (lateral) or back of the knee. Swelling. Catching or locking of the knee joint.

What does a minor meniscus tear feel like?

In a typical moderate tear, you feel pain at the side or in the center of the knee, depending on where the tear is. Often, you are still able to walk. Swelling usually increases gradually over 2 to 3 days and may make the knee feel stiff and limit bending. There is often sharp pain when twisting or squatting.

Can you walk 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.

Does torn meniscus hurt all the time?

Do all meniscus tears hurt? Yes, at some point in time most all meniscus tears will hurt. But that doesn't mean they will hurt for a long time. In many cases the pain from a meniscus tear will either improve significantly or go away without surgery.

How do I know if I tore a ligament in my knee?

Symptoms can include:

  1. A popping sound (or a popping or snapping feeling) at the time of injury — this can sometimes be heard (or felt) if a ligament is completely torn.
  2. Swelling of your knee. …
  3. Pain in your knee. …
  4. Tenderness around your knee on touching. …
  5. Not being able to use or move your knee normally.

Does a torn meniscus throb?

Symptoms of a Meniscus Injury Depending on the extent of the meniscus injury, pain can range from mild to severe. Most patients will experience swelling and a throbbing or sharp, knee pain.