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What are ways to tear your meniscus?
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Rotational force on : Most tears of the meniscus occur from a rotational force on the knee joint. Surprisingly, this force does not need to be that great to cause a tear of the meniscus. Perfect example is sitting cross legged(indian style), is enough force to tear it.
Answered 7/7/2018
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Twisting.: A twisting or pivoting injury to your knee could tear the meniscus.
Answered 2/28/2018
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