What is discoid meniscus?
A discoid knee meniscus is characterized as an abnormally shaped, thick meniscus. The discoid shape increases the likelihood of knee meniscus injury. The meniscus acts as the shock absorber between the thigh and shin bones and helps with bending and straightening.
How do members experience discoid meniscus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with discoid meniscus*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has discoid meniscus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 8 |
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