Find out what you need to know about the meniscus, including risks, benefits, and how it may affect your health. ... Another function of the meniscus is to stabilize the knee joint.

As we get older, our body's organs naturally age and degenerative diseases begin to develop one by one. Among them, arthritis ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why most meniscus tears don't need surgery ...

A recent multicenter randomized controlled trial published in BMC Medicine has demonstrated that physical therapy yields significantly better outcomes than glucocorticoid injections for ...

The 2022-23 MVP tore his meniscus in late January of this year and had surgery to fix the issue. ... “A healthy meniscus is critical for joint function,” Grady said.

Meniscal tears are common among athletes who experience repetitive running, twisting and cutting on the field. ... If a tear is causing pain and impaired function, ...

A torn meniscus, the cartilage in the knee, ... While that can help alleviate some of the pain, the two tissues have very different functions and so the grafts can lack consistency.

If you suspect you have a meniscus tear – or have received a recent diagnosis – as a runner, you're likley worrying about two things: 1) what this means for your running and 2) if you're going ...