A meniscus tear is a very common source of pain. In our last Expert Series post we explored the cause of most meniscus tears. The cause of meniscal tears
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How Important is The Meniscus ?
The meniscus is one of the most important structures we have within our knees. Within each of our knees we have two menisci: We have an inner, or medial
What is The Cause of Meniscus Tears? Expert Series
Derrick Rose is out again. This time he has torn a meniscus in his knee. The meniscus is the primary shock absorber in our knee. The meniscus plays a
Can Stem Cells Treat Meniscus Tears?
Meniscus tears are very common. Surgery to remove the torn part of the meniscus is also very common. Unfortunately, many people who have torn their meniscus,
Does a degenerative meniscus tear need surgery?
Degenerative meniscus tears are very common. Many adults over 55 have one and will not know it. Surgery for degenerative meniscus tears is rarely
Meniscus Tears and Arthritis – Just because we have a scalpel ….
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine has attracted a lot of attention... and it should. The article focused on a group of patients with
Knee Pain After Meniscus Surgery
Many people have meniscus tears, some do not even know it. Most patients can get by without meniscus surgery. Occasionally you will have persistent pain that
Posterior Horn Medial Meniscus Tears
Meniscus tears occur frequently. Some meniscus tears are age-appropriate. Some are due to trauma or injury. The most common location for a meniscus
Types of Meniscus Tears
Meniscus tears are very prevalent. Not all meniscus tears are similar. There are different locations for the tear. There are different
Knee Pain: Why Do Meniscus Tears Hurt?
The meniscus is a cartilage disc in the knee that does not have nerves in it – so why does a meniscus tear hurt? The meniscus can wear out and become
Meniscus Injuries —How do they tear so easily?
Certainly one of the more common causes of knee pain I see in my office is because of a torn meniscus (sometime you search miniscus). Meniscus tears come in all
What is a Meniscus?
The meniscus acts as a significant cushion or shock absorber in your knee. A meniscus is a c-shaped disc of soft cartilage that sits between the femur and