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
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.
Root Tears of Medial Meniscus
Root tears of the medial meniscus are being recognized on an MRI with increasing frequency. Most of you who have a root tear do not recall an injury to
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
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,
Knee Surgery: How Long is the Recovery? – Chipper Jones and You
Knee Arthroscopy - Meniscus Tears and Recovery Time Chipper Jones plans on returning to the lineup on April 10th... his knee arthroscopy for a meniscus tear
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
Meniscus Tears… Why Surgery Isn’t Always Necessary
Meniscus tears are very common. Each knee has two menisci which serve as cushions. They can tear due to degeneration, or they can tear due to trauma or a
