What are some of the symptoms of a torn meniscus?

Pain: A torn meniscus can cause pain, locking, catching and swelling in the knee. The symptoms are often intermittent and related to position of the knee.

Pain, locking: Locking, catching, swelling and knee pain are all symptoms.

Joint line pain.: Pain along the joint line of the knee, and pain in that area with twisting , or pivoting maneuvers.

Knee pain: Pain especially after sitting, stifffness, locking, popping and swelling.

Meniscal tears: There are several types of meniscal tears (see pic). Some meniscal tears occur with acute injury and some as degenerative changes (over time). Common symptoms include pain, swelling, clicking/ popping, locking/ catching, giving way, and/ or limited range of motion. Hope this helps.