The meniscus is rubbery cartilage that exists between some joints of the body, like the knee. A tear in the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. It is very common among athletes who play sports that require momentum, sudden stops, jumping and rapidly changing direction. These sports [Read More]
Knee Injury
Chronic Knee Pain? Arthritis May Be the Cause
Knee pain is terrible to live with, although millions of people of all ages do. The key is to get a clear diagnosis of what’s causing your knee pain so that the treatment you select can most effectively relieve your symptoms. Your best bet is to visit an orthopedic doctor for this. There are many [Read More]
Recovery from a Knee Ligament Injury
The knee contains four main ligaments that connect the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). These ligaments are tough, but they can be stretched or torn due to severe impact or overuse, including from playing sports or if you are injured in an accident. A ligament takes longer to heal than [Read More]
