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Bookmark or Share- 6 Types of Meniscus Tears and Treatments - Verywell HealthThere are six types of meniscus tears: radial, intrasubstance, horizontal, flap, complex, and bucket-handle. All can compromise the knee, where this C-shaped cartilage is found. The part of the meniscus these tears affect, the patterns they exhibit, and their complexity differ, however.
- Meniscus tears & repairs - Overview - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports ...The meniscus is a firm, elastic, shock absorber that helps stabilize the knee and is important for normal function of the knee joint. It also provides protection of healthy cartilage in the knee. A meniscus can become damaged due to sudden trauma.
- Torn Meniscus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland ClinicMeniscus tears are a very common knee injury, especially among athletes. Sudden, twisting movements — like pivoting to catch a ball — can tear the cartilage in your knee. People with arthritis in their knees are also more prone to meniscus tears.
- Torn meniscus - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicA torn meniscus often can be identified during a physical exam. Your doctor might move your knee and leg into different positions, watch you walk, and ask you to squat to help pinpoint the cause of your signs and symptoms.
- Torn Meniscus | Johns Hopkins MedicineMeniscus tears are common knee injuries. Knee arthroscopy is often used to treat meniscal tears. What is a meniscus tear? The menisci sit between the tibia (lower leg bone) and the femur (thigh bone) and protect the lower part of the leg from the shock created by our body weight.
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