A meniscus is a C-shaped pad of cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber. Each knee has two menisci, which are crescent-shaped disks of connective tissue. They help to transmit weight from one bone to another and play an important role in knee movement and stability
. When the knee is sharply pivoted or rotated, it can cause the meniscus to tear, resulting in symptoms such as pain, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty in knee movement
. Meniscus tears are common knee injuries and can result from activities that involve forcefully twisting or rotating the knee, such as aggressive pivoting, sudden stops, and turns
. Treatment for a torn meniscus may include rest, ice, compression, elevation, medication, and in some cases, surgery
