Meniscus Tear: NPTE Breakdown in Under 3 Minutes

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. Lock down meniscus tears in under 3 minutes. Hit follow for more NPTE wins.

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