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
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
Recovery After Meniscal Tear Surgery
The recovery after meniscus surgery can vary significantly. The recovery from an arthroscopy for a meniscus tear may take a bit longer than you anticipate. Your
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
ACL – Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears In Athletes
What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: The ACL is one of the four major ligaments inside the knee. The ACL is one of the most injured ligaments in the
Meniscal Tears… Jeremy Lin versus the average Joe
As any Knick fan recognizes... Jeremy Lin has been diagnosed with "chronic small" meniscus tear. The press reports that surgery is pending (now
ACL Tears in Children
The anterior cruciate ligament or the ACL is one of four major ligaments in the knee. It is by far the most commonly torn ligament in the knee. ACL tears in
Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament – ACL – Tears
A partial ACL tear is an incomplete tear or injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Partial ACL injuries might be treated differently than a
Can meniscal tears be “fixed”?
Repairability of Meniscal Tears: There are a number of variables which determine whether your tear is repairable or not. Only a certain portion of the
What is a Partial ACL Tear?
The the anterior cruciate ligament --ACL --is one of the more vital and more easily injured ligaments within our knee. Ligaments are very tough, fibrous tissue
ACL Tears and Young Athletes
I've spoken to horribly disabled old football players who told me they'd do it all again, whatever life's sacrifice, just to have played the game. How many