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What kinds of movements in basketball cause you to tear your meniscus?
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Rotation: Meniscus tears occur either a medial or a lateral force directed to a flexed knee. When the foot is planted and the knee is flexed and either internally or externally rotated, the meniscus becomes vulnerable to injury. At this point, the addition of a force applied to the lateral (or medial) aspect of the flexed knee may tear the medial (or lateral) meniscus. Medial tears are more common.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Twisting motions: If the knee is loaded in awkward positions or twisted while weight is applied the meniscus may tear. It is common to tear the meniscus in association with acl tears.
Answered 8/29/2013
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