Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meniscus root tears should be recognized and diagnosed early to reduce the risk for arthritis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The integrity of the posterior meniscus root attachment is critical for preserving knee joint biomechanics.

This week we are going to discuss a knee injury that is described by some as a silent epidemic—the meniscal root tear. MRTs or meniscal root tears have been recently (read—the past 10 years) the ...

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 ...

A meniscus tear is one of the most commonly diagnosed knee injuries - and also one of the most misunderstood. If you’ve recently been told you have a torn meniscus and that surgery is your only option ...

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 ...

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 ...

The meniscus is a wedge-shaped cartilage in the knee joint that wears down over time. A tear of this cartilage, called a degenerative meniscus tear, may be tempting to “walk off,” but that might be a ...

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 ...