Q. I'm a 55-year-old man with pain in my right knee. My doctor told me that I have arthritis and a tear in the cartilage (he called it the meniscus). Should I have surgery or physical therapy?

This is what actually causes pain - not necessarily the tear itself. Simply going in and “cutting out” the meniscus tear will not solve the problem of faulty knee joint mechanics.

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Cleveland Clinic doctors say more people than ever are more active at all ages. While that’s healthy, it means they’re also seeing an increase in knee injuries, especially ...

As a result, the medial meniscus tears more frequently than the lateral meniscus. Signs Something Could Be Wrong with Your Meniscus. When you first tear your meniscus, you may not feel any discomfort.

Q. I am a 40-year-old active recreational athlete. I work out at the gym at least three days a week and play soccer on the weekends. About three months ago, I felt a pop in my left knee while playing.