If you suspect you have a meniscus tear – or have received a recent diagnosis – as a runner, you're likley worrying about two things: 1) what this means for your running and 2) if you're going to need ...

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 ...

Skiing, playing soccer, or heavy lifting from a squat—many everyday and sports movements share a bitter commonality: They are among the most frequent triggers for a meniscus tear. FITBOOK, with expert ...

Every component of your knee is important, but the meniscus is particularly key when it comes to running, considering it’s a type of shock absorber. The rubbery C-shaped cartilage cushions the knee ...

Postmenopausal women with medial meniscus posterior root tears may require targeted interventions, according to results presented here.“Our female patients may benefit most from interventions such as ...

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be devastating for athletes, but other injuries can accompany ACL tears and may worsen knee instability. A sports medicine expert at Baylor College of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results of a matched cohort comparison of 45 patients with medial meniscal root tears who underwent either ...

They can be damaged or torn during activities that put pressure on or rotate the knee joint. Taking a hard tackle on the football field or a sudden pivot on the basketball court can result in a ...

The menisci are pads of cartilage in the knee joint. A tear can result from a trauma, such as twisting the leg, or age-related degeneration of the knee joint. It can lead to pain, swelling, and a ...

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 ...

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that often affects people who play contact sports. It can also be caused by wear and tear and doing everyday activities that put pressure on the knee joint, ...