The menisci are two large cartilages located on the top of the tibia in the knee, helping to protect the joint from the stresses of walking, running, and climbing. Meniscal tears are very common and are caused by trauma caused by twisting or excessive bending of the knee joint. MRI imaging of meniscal injuries is a useful tool in determining the extent of the damage and guiding appropriate treatment.

The meniscus is a rubbery cushion between the femur and the tibia that acts as a shock absorber for the knee. The meniscus consists of two parts, the inner and outer. Grade 2 medial meniscus tears are usually more severe. Grade 2 medial meniscus tears are characterized by being split in half or torn around the circumference in a C-shape and often require surgical intervention.

Sports injury is a term used to refer to injuries that most commonly occur while playing sports, especially team sports or injuries during training. Any part of the body can be injured, but the most common injuries are to the musculoskeletal system and related tissues such as cartilage and ligaments.

In addition to clinical symptoms, the doctor will use the Macmurray and Appley tests. If these tests are positive, it may be a sign of a torn meniscus. In addition, the doctor may ask the patient to do some imaging tests such as knee X-ray, MRI, arthroscopy, etc. to confirm the condition of a torn meniscus.