Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery

The meniscus is one of the most commonly injured parts of the knee. It is a wedge-like rubbery cushion located where the bone join together. Meniscal cartilage curves like the letter C at the inside and outside of each knee. A strong stabilizing tissue, the meniscus helps the knee joint carry weight, glide, and turn in many directions. It also keeps your femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) from grinding against each other.

Athletes in contact and noncontact sports may tear the meniscus by twisting the knee, pivoting, cutting, or decelerating. In athletes, meniscal tears often happen in combination with other injuries such as a torn anterior cruciate ligament. People can also injure the meniscus without any trauma. This happens very commonly as the cartilage weakens and wears thin over time, setting the stage for a degenerative tear.

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