Treatment Choice - Treatment Choice | Compare Prices | Find Hospital | Your meniscus is a layer of cartilage in your knee joint that acts like a shock absorber between the bones in your upper and lower knee. It allows your knee joint to move smoothly and helps keep it stable.<br/>A torn meniscus may not heal on its own as there is a limited blood supply to that area. Symptoms may include:<br/>Pain<br/>Swelling<br/>Limited knee function<br/>If conservative treatment for your meniscus tear is not successful, your consultant may recommend a meniscectomy.