A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, and it’s known for causing significant pain, swelling, and restriction of movement that can seriously disrupt an active lifestyle. Dr. Carrie ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Muscle strains and overuse injuries can cause pain in the back of the knee while walking.Baker's cysts are fluid-filled lumps that can cause ...

The meniscus is easily injured by the force of rotating the knee while bearing weight. A partial or total tear may occur when a person quickly twists or rotates the upper leg while the foot stays ...

No one likes being sidelined by knee pain. And if your ache is from a torn meniscus, it can linger for weeks. Contrary to popular belief, meniscus tears aren’t exclusive to athletes. They can happen ...

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that’s commonly done to help “clean out” your knee joint if you’ve got degenerative arthritis, or to clip out pieces of a torn meniscus that ...

Knee clicking is common and often harmless, caused by gas bubbles or tendons moving over bone. However, when accompanied by pain, swelling, or instability, it can signal a meniscus tear or arthritis.