The medial (inner) meniscus is most commonly affected, Symptoms of SONK include: Sudden onset of severe knee pain Loss of range of motion of the knee due to pain Swelling and tenderness Fluid ...

Aspiration or removal of fluid with an injection to reduce symptoms “Occasionally, surgical intervention is needed if the underlying diagnosis is arthritis or a meniscus tear,” he says.

Meniscal tears are one of the most common knee injuries. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee between your thighbone and shinbone that acts as a shock absorber. A meniscal tear is a tear ...