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Meniscus Tear Surgery

Meniscus Tears: Experts Give Video Answer To FAQs

Meniscus tears are so common.  But they aren't always a cause of pain.  Wait, what?  Bear with me.  Many of you have a meniscus tear and

complex posterior horn meniscus tear

Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast

Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common.  The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime.  The research has been clear over the

Meniscus surgery for complex degenerative tears can be avoided

Indeed, a degenerative meniscus tear cannot be normal? Right? Hang on a moment. We will get to that. Many people with meniscus tears sit apprehensively in my

lateral knee pain

Lateral Knee Pain Explained

Why does the outside of my knee hurt ? Lateral knee pain is pain on the outside of your knee. The location of your knee pain can give you a clue about what

meniscus transplant for knee pain

Meniscus Transplant For Knee Pain after Meniscus Surgery

Meniscus transplant or replacement surgery is considered for patients with persistent knee pain, and swelling which occured after previous surgery to remove a

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Parameniscal cysts and meniscus tears

Parameniscal cysts are a very common finding on a knee MRI.  The word parameniscal means "next to the meniscus".  A cyst is simply a fluid-filled space or sack.

burning knee pain

Severe Medial Knee Pain Explained: The Terrible Triad

Severe pain on the inner or medial side of the knee can be disabling.  Many people with terrible pain on the inner or medial side of the knee do not recall

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Partial Menisectomy: Common Cause Of Arthritis in Elite Athletes

The meniscus is a cartilage disc and cushion within the knee.  Meniscus tears are common in athletes.  Surgical removal of a the meniscus tear is referred to as

Can I run with a meniscus tear in my knee

Can I make a meniscus tear worse if I run on it?

Runners often develop knee pain.  Some make the mistake of rushing for an MRI of the knee too soon.   If given enough time,  cross-training,

can't straighten knee

Why Can’t I Straighten My Knee?

Simply put, if you are unable to straighten your knee after an injury, you may have a severe knee injury. Even mild injuries can result in loss of full motion

meniscus tears in golfers

Meniscus Tears In Golfers

Meniscus tears or injuries are very common.  Because of the significant amount of turning and pivoting with golf, the meniscus is under a lot of stress.

bucket handle meniscus tear

Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear

A bucket handle meniscus tear is a unique type of meniscus tear.  Bucket handle meniscus tears are more common in younger athletes.   They can occur

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