A meniscus injury is one of the most common knee injuries seen in both athletes and active individuals. It can occur suddenly during sport or after a quick, traumatic event such as a car accident, or it can develop gradually over time with repetitive loading or age-related changes, such as knee osteoarthritis. While being told you have a “torn meniscus” can sound alarming, many meniscus injuries recover well with appropriate rehabilitation. In other cases, strategies can be p