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Meniscus Tears & Surgery, Part I

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

Blind vs Guided Knee Injections

Knee injections are a common procedure performed in sports, pain, primary care and orthopedic clinics. From the occasional cortisone to viscosupplement (e.g. synvisc, hyalgan) and on to advanced platelet and stem cell procedures, as a physician I always consider the best approach to treating my patients. Consider a simple fact: if an injection is not … Continued