The menisci are cartilage cushions in your knee that can tear or be injured through use. Often, a tear is accompanied by severe pain, but in some instances, you may be able to walk, run, and move without noticing anything more than discomfort. Here’s how to know you have a meniscus tear and what to do about …
Sports, Occupational and Knee Surgery is known for serving the needs of patients in the area of Schertz and San Antonio, TX for years. Our doctors treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries including meniscus repairs. Why does a patient need meniscus repair? Meniscus repair is often done when a patient has experienced a tear …
One of the most common knee injuries that can occur to men, women, and children is the meniscus tear. The meniscus is cartilage located in the knee joint. During certain activities, such as sports, or with trauma, patients can tear this cartilage. This can result in extreme pain that can make it difficult to bare …
As we age, we have to be a little more careful. Our cartilage and muscles may not be getting the regular exercise they used to, which helps them become more susceptible to injury. If you’ve recently heard a “pop” in your knee, maybe while you were moving out of a chair or lifting a grandchild, …
The knee is a complex joint that is needed for almost every activity. Its exquisite design allows you to move and shift your body at a moment’s notice. As with every design, though, the knee is not infallible. Knee injuries are amongst the most debilitating, and full recovery is expected but may be a gradual …
The knee has several working parts. The meniscus is a disk made of cartilage found in two locations in each knee. Its C-shape gives it the ability to absorb shock from walking and running, and to work in concert with nearby ligaments and tendons to stabilize the knee joint. In order to maintain the active …
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