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 are a very common cause of knee pain. Tears of the meniscus can vary by location, type, size and the amount of pain they produce. The most common location for meniscus tears is the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. The meniscus is a âcâ-shaped cartilage disk thatâs found in the knee. We have two menisci in either knee. We have the medial meniscus on the inner side of the knee and the lateral meniscus on the outer side of the knee.
1 Torn ACLs are a common knee injury. 2  An ACL tear or sprain occurs when a sudden change in direction or pivot occurs on a locked knee. 3  A pop, followed by pain and swelling of the knee are the most common symptoms of an ACL tear. 4  Women are more likely to tear their ACL because of differences in anatomy and muscle function. A pop, followed by pain and swelling of the knee are the most common symptoms of an ACL tear. 2  Women are more likely to tear their ACL because of differences in anatomy and muscle function. 3  Treatment goals are to return the patient to his or her preinjury level of function.