Meniscal tears can be either traumatic or degenerative in nature. Meniscal tears are uncommon in persons under 10 years of age, but become increasingly common during and after adolescence.

removing the torn area is the only treatment available since the tissue doesn’t heal after surgery.” With partial removal of the meniscus, however, 50% of patients experience osteoarthritis ...

The discoid lateral meniscus is usually asymptomatic (Figure 15). With the complete and incomplete types, the menisci usually become symptomatic when a meniscal tear occurs. Consequently ...

Exercise therapy: treatment of choice for patients aged 40 years or older with degenerative ... sliding and/or twist of the knee as having sustained a traumatic tear. Others would consider such a tear ...

Roger Federer underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery today in Switzerland to repair a torn meniscus,'' a statement on his official website said Wednesday. It is a rare injury setback for ...

An orthopedic surgeon breaks down what appears to be the Sixers' unorthodox approach to getting Joel Embiid through a full ...