Meniscus Tear — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is: * Injury to the medial or lateral meniscus — the knee’s shock-absorbing cartilage — often caused by twisting or deep flexion. * Classic signs: * Joint line pain * Locking or catching * Clicking * Delayed swelling (24–48 hours) * Pain with squatting/twisting * Rule-in test: * McMurray test (NPTE’s go-to) * Rule-out clues: * Immediate swelling → ACL * Posterior sag → PCL * Medial tenderness → MCL * NPTE trap: * Locking/catching = meniscus, even if the question tries to distract you. * Best treatment: * ROM, swelling reduction, quads/hip strength, progressive loading. * Mock question included: Yes.

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