5 Exercises for Meniscus Tears Foot Mobilization There are 26 bones in the foot, and even more joints. That's a lot of points of contact to activate when balancing on one foot.

A meniscus tear can get worse when left untreated. For example, you might have trouble managing the pain and swelling in your knee, or your knee may continue feeling like it’s catching or locking.

Joel Embiid has a torn left lateral meniscus — a displaced flap — and he is debating surgery vs. a program of rest and rehab, according to a report from Shams Charania and Joe Varden of the Athletic.