A meniscus tear is a rupture of one or more of the fibrocartilage strips, called menisci, in the knee. Menisci can tear during innocuous activities such as walking or squatting, or from traumatic force in sports, most often a twisting movement at the knee while the leg is bent; in older adults a meniscus can also be damaged by prolonged wear and tear. Especially in acute injuries, a displaced tear can cause mechanical symptoms such as clicking, catching, or locking of the joint during movement.
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ICD-10 ChapterXIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
1. Wikipedia: Meniscus tear
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When doctors and patients refer to "torn cartilage" in the knee, they actually may be referring to an injury to a meniscus at the top of one of the tibiae.
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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