meniscus

Steep and deep skiing is fantastic but can result in debilitating injuries. CP is a 60y/o avid extreme snow and water skier who sustained a right knee injury in the back-country.  He had undergone three previous knee surgeries with limited success. Conservative treatment included active release PT, chiropractic care, acupuncture and trial of NSAID’s without significant benefit. CP was familiar … Continued

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Specialized doctor identifies horizontal meniscus tears on MRI.

The meniscus cartilages in the knees are made of fibro-cartilage, similar to the end of the nose or ear. Meniscus type structures are found in many synovial joints. They provide cushion, stability and protection for the hyaline cartilage that is on the end of the bones of the knee joint. They are very resilient to … Continued

Specialized doctor identifies basic strucures on knee MRI.

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Specialized doctor discusses knee mensicus tears and non-surgical treatment options.

Specialized doctor discusses pulomonary embolism after knee surgery requiring long term anti-coagulation.

Specialized doctor reviews basic MRI images of knee meniscus.

Specialized doctor discusses the role of knee meniscus and long term effect of meniscectomy.