Meniscus tear Traditional Cache
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Meniscus tears refer to a tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee.
Meniscal tears are most commonly caused by twisting or over-flexing the knee joint. They can occur as you scale that rocky hillside for the oldest hide in New Jersey, stumble over sticks trying for a grab in the hard woods boardering the Pine Barrens, or slipping on the pine needles for that piney hide.
- A "pop" may be felt at the time of injury
- Knee joint pain when walking
- Knee pain in the space between the bones; gets worse when gentle pressure is applied to the joint
- Locking of the knee joint
- Recurrent knee-catching
- Difficulty squatting down
- Swelling in the knee joint
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and protect the joint from further injury while it heals. You should not put your full weight on the knee. You may need to use crutches. You may have been given a knee brace. This helps keep your knee from moving and to help you recover.
And I'm certain that after you explain geocaching to your doctor, he will tell you to don't do that.
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