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A 44-year-old female asked:
Is clicking at the joint line of the knee considered to be a mensicus tear? my joint clicking and get stuck all the time and is very painful.
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott Grahamanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
I can be: This can be symptms of a meniscus tear, early arthritis or a loose body floating in the knee. The history of onset along with some weight bearing xrays can help. If they are normal, a MRI will likely show a meniscus tear. This does often require surgery.
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Dr. Bertrand Kaperanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 30 years experience
Yes: The symptoms you describe are most consistent with an injury to the meniscus cartilage in the knee. Recommend an MRI scan and an orthopaedic consult to help you.
1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Scott Graham commented
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Sorry but there is no such thing as a "meniscus cartilage". These two separate anatomical structures are very different things.
Dec 6, 2015
Last updated Dec 6, 2015
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