Meniscus Tear

A meniscus tear is a tear in the shock absorbing cartilage of the knee joint, resulting in pain on the inside of the knee. Although this injury is usually observed in contact sports through a collision or as a result of sudden twisting of the knee, it can also be experienced by older athletes or active individuals as a result of gradual degeneration of the tissues of the knee. In addition to pain on the inside of the knee, typical symptoms are  swelling and a feeling that the knee is either “locking” or “giving way”. Braces such as those below may be helpful in reducing the pain of this injury and speeding a return to full health. However, the advice of a doctor should be followed in deciding which , if any, of these products to use as part of the treatment strategy.