Medial and lateral menisci are crescent-shaped fibrocartilage structures that provide joint congruity, stabilization and lubrication and act as “shock absorbers” for joint preservation. During ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Dr. Kristyn Darmafal l, MD, Orthopaedic Specialists of Davenport, is the PSL guest to talk about treatment and surgery options in orthopedic medicine. Darmafall is Fellowship ...
July 11 (UPI) --Meniscal root tears, often associated with younger athletes, also commonly strike older people with degenerative knee problems, a new study says. Now, a new inside arthroscopic repair ...
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceterix Orthopaedics today announced the issuance of US Patent No. 9,913,638 relating to the company’s proprietary approach to knee meniscus and ACL repair, adding to ...
Patients over age 50 who underwent an all inside arthroscopic repair technique had lower rates of subsequent total knee surgery than a similar group that was only observed, according to research ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Meniscal tears frequently occur concomitantly with acute and chronic ACL tears. The reported incidence of ...
A torn meniscus results from damage or degeneration to the menisci in your knees. This injury is commonly seen due to overuse among athletes, but torn menisci may also occur with age as a result of ...
A meniscectomy is a type of surgery that’s used to treat a damaged meniscus. A meniscus is a structure made of cartilage that helps your knee work properly. You have two of them in each knee: lateral ...