Among the most common symptoms are knee pain, especially when walking, climbing, or descending stairs, as well as edema/swelling, a feeling of the knee being “stuck” or locked when trying to move it, and even audible clicks at the moment of injury or during knee movement if loose or unstable fragments are present.

If you experience any of these symptoms, especially if they persist or become more intense over time, it is important to seek medical evaluation. In some cases, meniscal injuries can be treated with conservative measures such as rest, ice application, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. However, when injuries are more severe, do not respond to conservative treatment, or particularly if mechanical symptoms are present, surgery may be recommended.