The knee has 2 C-shaped pieces of cartilage that serve as buffers between the shinbone and thighbone. When the cartilage tears, it is known as a meniscus tear. A meniscus tear happens when you forcefully twist or rotate the knee. This is a very common knee injury that often develops when playing [Read More]
Meniscus Tears
What a Torn Meniscus Means
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Any sport or activity that requires quick cutting and turning while running places the structures in the knee at risk of a torn meniscus, especially when bearing one’s full weight and making rapid shifts in direction. But what [Read More]
Five Most Common Conditions Treated by Orthopedists
Orthopedists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions of your body’s musculoskeletal system. That includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and muscles that all contribute to your body’s ability to move and stay active. With so many parts of the body treated by orthopedic [Read More]
