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,
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.
What Is The Function of a Meniscus ?
The function of a meniscus is to act as a shock absorber within the knee. We have two menisci. We have a medial meniscus on the inner side of our knee, and a
Meniscus Tears in Children
Meniscus tears in children are relatively common due to sports. Many of those meniscus tears will heal spontaneously over 4-6 weeks after the injury. Certain
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
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
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
