To help answer those questions we put together the following list of definitions for what each degree acronym stands for as well as explanations of the meanings behind all the different terminology. Here's a breakdown of some of the acronyms you'll find out there:
Meniscus Tears. Information on meniscus tears is also available in Spanish: and Portuguese: . Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.
A. An ACL injury -- or other ligament injury -- is sometimes hard to diagnose. Symptoms of a knee ligament injury are: 1  Pain, often sudden and severe. 2  A loud pop or snap during the injury. 3  Swelling. 4  A feeling of looseness in the joint.5  Inability to put weight on the point without pain.. An ACL injury -- or other ligament injury -- is sometimes hard to diagnose. Symptoms of a knee ligament injury are: 1  Pain, often sudden and severe. 2  A loud pop or snap during the injury. 3  Swelling. 4  A feeling of looseness in the joint. 5  Inability to put weight on the point without pain.