The menisci are cartilage tissue which act like shock absorbers in the knee joint. A meniscus can be torn, commonly after a forceful twisting injury to the knee. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and ...

"A tear in the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries and can occur in almost all age groups and activity levels," says Liane Miller, MD, an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at ...

McCarthy is currently on season-ending injured reserve, recovering from a meniscus tear suffered during preseason. McCarthy experienced intermittent swelling in his right knee following an ...