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How long does meniscus tear recovery take without surgery? Can a meniscus tear heal on its own? Can you walk around with a torn meniscus? Does surgery work? Let’s dig in. What is the Knee Meniscus? Before you can learn about meniscus tear recovery, you need to know about the meniscus. The knee meniscus is … Continued

The last few days were used to discuss meniscus tears and the lacking evidence that surgical interventions provide. See the most recent evidence at Am J Sports Med. 2010 Sep;38(9):1907-16. Epub 2010 Jun 29. Turning to regenerative orthopedic medicine and meniscus tears, let’s consider other options. Today I’ll discuss attempting to reverse meniscus displacement outside the … Continued

Cartilage arthroscopic knee surgery is utilized in patients with knee pain who have a reduction in the cartilage on the femoral condyle or tibial plateau.  Reduction of cartilage in the knee joint can arise from many sources including osteoarthritis, trauma, degeneration or surgical removal of the meniscus and excessive wear due to biomechanical imbalances.   Cartilage … Continued