The meniscus's extracellular matrix (ECM) in a healthy knee is composed of 72% water; the remaining 28% is composed of organic matter and cells. 75% of this organic matter is collagens.

The meniscus, a crescent-shaped fibrocartilage located between the femur and tibia ends of the knee, is an essential component of knee joint, responsible for stability, load transmission and ...

“The meniscus is still functional in many cases, and they may be totally unrelated to the patient's chief complaint or presenting knee symptoms. Address the actual pain source.

Source: McKeon BP, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020;doi:10.1177/2325967120952414.

But for most people, especially those over the age of 40, there’s a 70-80% chance you can get full relief of your knee pain, and full restoration of knee function without any type of surgery or ...

The implant, which mimics the function of the natural meniscus, redistributes loads transmitted across the knee joint. The implant is made from a medical-grade plastic.

Knee meniscus has very limited self-healing capabilities, especially in the inner avascular, proteoglycan-rich zone. These facts motivate us to elucidate the structure and mechanical properties of ...