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Is a Meniscus Transplant an Option for Your Tear?
A meniscus transplant is a surgery that replaces the c-shaped cartilage of the knee joint using donor tissue, but it only works for certain people.
Do You Have Knee Arthritis Or A Meniscus Tear? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Physical Therapy Can Help Many People With Arthritis And Meniscus Tears<br>Do you have knee pain? Many people do. If you ask around, you're likely to get all kinds of advice on what you should do to help your knees feel better. Some people recommend certain supplements, some recommend creams, and some
Knee Pain? Learn Meniscus Tear Symptoms
The meniscus, which is a C-shaped piece of cartilage located in the knee, forms a buffer between the bones to protect them. Eventually, wear and tear that occurs with age, a quick twist or over-flexing of the knee joint, can cause the meniscus to tear.
10 Common Workout Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Not enough rest, too much too soon, repetitive motions and simple wear and tear can result in pain and injuries that put the kibosh on your workouts. In fact, a study of college athletes published in the Journal of Athletic Training shows overuse injuries (repetitive motions involved in sports and workout routines, such as long-distance running,...
What is a meniscus tear?
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. A tear is usually caused by twisting or turning quickly, often with the foot planted while the knee is bent.
Why Are We Still Offering Meniscus Tear Patients Surgery? This Is Getting Nutty
If you read this blog, you have seen that we now have gobs of high-level evidence showing that surgery for the vast majority of meniscus tears in middle-aged patients is a fool’s errand. Despite this, the procedure is still the most common elective orthopedic surgery in the U.S. Now we have brand-new research that also weighs … Continued
Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes
Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal.
Should I Have Meniscus Surgery? No...
New research answers the question "Should I have meniscus surgery" with a resounding NO...
What are Treatment Options for a Rotator Cuff Tear?
A rotator cuff is a group of muscles that allows rotation and movement of the arm in different directions. The most common cause of a rotator cuff tear is th...
How to Rehab a Torn Meniscus
A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of rubbery cartilage that sits between the bones in your knee joint. Each knee has two menisci, which help stabilize the knee, absorb shock and prevent the femur, tibia and kneecap bones from rubbing against one another. If the knee joint twists or rotates excessively, the meniscus can tear. A torn meniscus often...
How can you bend your knee after meniscus surgery?
If you're having meniscus surgery, whether it’s a partial meniscectomy or meniscal repair, how can you quickly bend your knee after meniscus surgery?
Your Guide to Understanding Meniscus Tears
What is a Meniscus? A meniscus is a crescent or “c”-shaped cartilage disk that’s found in the knee. There are actually two menisci per knee. One is on the inner ...
Can Stem Cells Treat Meniscus Tears?
Meniscus tears are very common. Can Stem Cells treat meniscus tears? Can stem cells improve knee pain after meniscus surgery? What are stem cells?
Guidelines recommend treatments like exercise for meniscus tears
Surgery for these injuries is becoming one of the most frequently performed procedures<br>The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage located between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). There are two menisci in each knee, and their job is to stabilize the knee joint and absorb shock. Damage to the meniscus, which may occur either due to a single injury or gradually over the course of time, often leads to a lesion and eventually a tear of this structure…
How to Do Physical Therapy for a Meniscus Tear
Learn the knee exercises you should do if you have a meniscus tear in this Howcast video about physical therapy for knees.
Meniscus Tear Recovery Time Without Surgery: What to Know
A meniscus tear is often treated conservatively, without surgery. We'll discuss how long recovery is and more.
Why Did I Tear My ACL Again ?
Did I Just Tear My ACL Again? You remember that horrible pop and you vividly remember the anxiety laden trip to the operating room. You remember thinking
How Often Are Achilles Tears Career-Ending Injuries For Athletes?
Just how often does an Achilles tear spell the end of a professional athlete's career?
What to Do When You Tear Your Biceps Tendon at the Elbow Joint
A tear of the biceps tendon at the elbow joint is called a distal biceps tendon rupture. These injuries often require surgical treatment.
What are the Treatment Options for UCL Tears of the Elbow in Athletes?
Dr. Christopher Doumas of University Orthopaedic Associates talks about treatment options for patients with an ulnar collateral ligament tear of the elbow wh...
