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Meniscus Tears & Surgery, Part II

Meniscus Tears & Surgery, Part II

Jan 4, 2011 | Centeno-Schultz Blog, Knee Posts

Yesterday, I blogged on the structure and function of the meniscus. Today, I’ll discuss some of the current literature on meniscus surgery. This is commonly referred to by orthopedic surgeons as cleaning up or fixing the meniscus, however, what is genuinely...
Meniscus Tears & Surgery, Part I

Meniscus Tears & Surgery, Part I

Jan 3, 2011 | Centeno-Schultz Blog, Knee Posts

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...