Phone: 07385701071 | Address: Shop no 1 & 2, S.no. 27/3/6, Cambridge Internatinal School Rd, Punawale,Pune

ACL vs Meniscus Tear: How to Tell the Difference

Dr. Yogesh D Narkhede Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Punawale

DR YOGESH NARKHEDE

5/28/20261 min read

Patients often confuse ACL tears with meniscus injuries. Both cause knee pain — but the mechanism and treatment differ significantly.

ACL Tear Typically Causes:

Sudden instability

Pop sound

Immediate swelling

Difficulty pivoting

Meniscus Tear Typically Causes:

Locking sensation

Clicking

Pain while squatting

Delayed swelling

Both injuries may occur together.

Clinical examination combined with MRI helps differentiate and plan treatment.

In many ACL cases seen in Punawale and Wakad, associated meniscus tears are detected due to delayed consultation.

Proper diagnosis prevents long-term joint degeneration.