When you walk or run, you are actually placing two to eight times your body weight on the knee joint. It is the job of the meniscus to absorb this weight and distribute it evenly throughout the joint.
All tagged Meniscus Tear
Why The Heck Did I Tear My Meniscus Playing Golf?
Unfortunately, tearing your meniscus while playing golf is not that uncommon. Here's why...
What are the common Types of Knee Surgeries?
Wha are the types of knee surgeries? Here are some of the more common ones.
Recovering from a Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus is damage to the "cushion cartilage" of the knee. Left untreated, it can lead to arthritis.
What are Medial Meniscus Tears?
Medial meniscus tears impact the "cushion cartilage" of the knee. With damage to the medial meniscus, we face an increased risk of osteoarthritis.
The Million Dollar Question: Why The Heck Are There Two Types of Cartilage?
It seems to be very confusing that there are two different types of cartilage within the knee. Lets see if we can make this EPIC MYSTERY a little clearer and way easier to understand.
Do I Really Want My Meniscus Tear Repaired?
Everybody seems to be dialed into the fact that the meniscus is an important part of the cushioning of the knee joint. In fact, an intact meniscus, along with neutral alignment, is the best way to prevent long term wear and tear arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis.
What is a Meniscus Tear?
The human meniscus is a wedge shaped structure in the knee that consists of fibrocartilage, a very tough but pliable material. The medial meniscus is located on the inside of the knee (towards the middle of the body) and the lateral meniscus is located on the outside of the knee...