The knee has two fibrocartilage strips between the femur(thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) that are termed meniscus. They function to disperse the forces generated by activity and reduce friction. Tears to the meniscus can occur from normal everyday activity,...
The knee meniscus is tough fibrocartilage that is positioned between the thigh(femur) and shin bone(tibia). Each knee has a two meniscus: lateral and medial. They are C shaped. They function as a shock absorber protecting the delicate cartilage in...
Knee pain can be located on the inside (medial) or outside aspect of the joint (lateral). Common causes of lateral knee pain include meniscal damage, cartilage defects or injury to the lateral collateral ligament. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough history and...
Open knee surgery blogs are common. Open knee surgery blogs detail many issues including the reason for the surgery, the postoperative pain, the rehabilitation and the results. Some blogs highlight the ” success” of surgical procedures on well known...