About this video
Last updated: 9 October 2026
The video says a ramp tear occurs where the meniscus attaches to the joint capsule at the back of the knee. It says this area plays a subtle but important role in stabilising rotational movements and can sometimes be overlooked.
Key points
- The video says that in people with ACL injuries, the back of the meniscus is one area given close attention.
- It says a ramp tear occurs where the meniscus attaches to the joint capsule at the back of the knee.
- The video says this area plays a subtle but important role in stabilising rotational movements, and is not always obvious and can sometimes be overlooked.
- It says that when this part is injured, patients may continue to feel instability or discomfort even if the main ACL issue has been addressed.
- If the knee still feels off, especially during turning or loaded movement, the video says that is worth paying attention to.
- The video says to keep movement controlled and avoid pushing into positions that feel unstable, and that a more detailed assessment often helps.
Questions this video answers
What is a meniscus ramp tear?
The video says a ramp tear occurs where the meniscus attaches to the joint capsule at the back of the knee. It says this area plays a subtle but important role in stabilising rotational movements and can sometimes be overlooked.
Why might a knee still feel unstable after ACL treatment?
The video says that when the back of the meniscus is injured, patients may continue to feel instability or discomfort even if the main ACL issue has been addressed, and it describes this as one reason some recoveries feel incomplete.
