A meniscal tear is a common injury that affects the cartilage in the knee joint. The Meniscus as shown above is a C-shaped piece of tough rubbery cartilage that sits between the thighbone (femur) and the shinbone (tibia) in the knee joint. It’s main job is to cushion and stabilize the joint during movement. What causes a meniscal tear? - Well, a sudden twisting or rotating of the knee joint can cause this injury. It mostly happens during sports or other physical activities, in other cases it can

🦵💥 Got knee pain? It might be a meniscal injury! The meniscus is like a shock absorber in your knee, and when it’s injured, you can feel: ⚡ Sharp pain 💔 Swelling 🔒 Stiffness or “locking” Common causes? Twisting your knee 🌀 during sports, heavy lifting 🏋️‍♂️, or a bad fall 🤕. Don’t ignore it! 🚨 Early treatment = faster recovery. #KneePain #MeniscalInjury #OrthopedicCare | Dr Ezekiel Oburu - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon