Knee Meniscal Tear

This patient complained of medial joint line pain. The MRI scan reveals a horizontal tear of the medial meniscus. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that lies between the femur and tibia, and serves as a "shock-absorber" for the knee. There are two menisci in the knee, the medial and lateral menisus, and either (or both) can be torn. Orthopedic surgeons can repair some meniscal tears, and help restore normal function. MRI is the best, noninvasive way to diagnose meniscal tears and other conditions that can cause knee pain.