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As well as tearing his ACL, Ben also tore his meniscus – a piece of cartilage in the knee that cushions and stabilises the joint.
This can be a “painful and debilitating” injury, noted WebMD, that is common in contact sports, such as football.
A meniscus injury typically occurs when a person suddenly changes direction while running – and it’s common to coincide with an ACL injury.
Symptom of a meniscus tear include:
- Pain in the knee
- Swelling
- A popping sensation during the injury
- Difficulty bending and straightening the leg
- A tendency for your knee to get “stuck” or lock up.
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