The location of a horizontal tear determines ... and the pain gets in the way of normal daily function. A flap tear of the meniscus is a type of displaced tear. This means part of the structure ...

Meniscal tears can be either traumatic or degenerative in nature. Meniscal tears are uncommon in persons under 10 years of age, but become increasingly common during and after adolescence.

which is important because the meniscus has different biochemical and biomechanical properties that vary depending upon the location in the tissue," said the study's senior author, Su Chin Heo ...