Flap tear

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

A flap tear of the meniscus is a peeling back of part of the one surface of the meniscus.

flap tear of upper surface of meniscusThe flap may be on the upper surface or the undersurface (where it may be missed)

A displaced meniscal tear

These loose flaps may cause intermittent symptoms in the knee. They may also break off and form a 'loose body'.