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What can cause a torn meniscus?
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Many reasons: Trauma or degeneration are the most common reasons. Might be associated with instability or inflammatory arthrititdes.
Answered 9/25/2017
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Twisting.: Very often a meniscus tear is caused by a twisting/torquing injury to your knee.
Answered 4/18/2018
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