A discoid lateral meniscus is an abnormally shaped meniscus within the knee joint. The meniscus is a C-shaped wedge of cartilage that helps support and cushion the knee joint. In each knee there are ...
Meniscal injuries are common in knee surgery, often leading to partial meniscectomy, where a portion of the meniscus is removed. To address the loss of meniscal tissue, various scaffolds have been ...
The meniscus consists of a pair of C-shaped fibrous shock absorbers located inside the knee joint. Torn frequently, the meniscus causes all kinds of problems, some of which are fixable. Here is a look ...
One of the more common tests, the McMurray test, can diagnose a meniscus tear if there is pain or an audible click when your knee is manually straightened and rotated. The test would be followed by ...