Knee
Knee cartilage tear (catching or locking)
Medical name: Meniscus Tear
Injury to the cartilage cushion in the knee, from a twist in younger patients or wear in older ones.
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Typical signs
- Pain on twisting or squatting
- Catching or locking
- Swelling a day after activity
How physiotherapy helps
Loading progression and strengthening — for degenerate tears this matches surgery for most patients.
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