S83: Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of knee
S83.2: Tear of meniscus, current
In the knee joint, the thighbone (femur) is connected to the shinbone (tibia). Between the two bones are two pieces of crescent-shaped cartilage. These pieces of cartilage and fiber are the menisci. There is a medial meniscus and a lateral meniscus. The medial meniscus is on the inside of the leg, while the lateral meniscus is on the outside of the leg. The menisci perform various functions. They balance out any unevenness in the joint surfaces of the bones. The menisci also act as shock absorbers. They absorb violent shocks.
You have injured your meniscus. In the process, your meniscus has torn.
This may result in pain. The pain then usually occurs when you move. It may also be that you are no longer able to move your knee joint properly.
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