February 21, 2007 (San Diego) — A novel arthroscopic repair technique for radial meniscal tears leaves 89% of patients free of meniscal symptoms 24 months after surgery, researchers from Japan report.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The medial meniscus root attachment plays an integral role in resisting hoop stresses across the tibiofemoral ...

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceterix ® Orthopaedics, Inc., a developer of novel surgical tools that improve a surgeon’s ability to perform minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures, today ...

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 to need ...

Meniscus tears are the most frequently treated knee injuries. Without surgery, recovery will take about 6 to 8 weeks, though this can vary. The time of recovery varies depending on: the type and ...

Skiing, playing soccer, or heavy lifting from a squat—many everyday and sports movements share a bitter commonality: They are among the most frequent triggers for a meniscus tear. FITBOOK, with expert ...

The meniscus is a wedge-shaped cartilage in the knee joint that wears down over time. A tear of this cartilage, called a degenerative meniscus tear, may be tempting to “walk off,” but that might be a ...

Researchers analyze bone marrow-derived and peripheral blood-derived fibrin clots showing that the former contains more growth factors. They then show that bone marrow-derived fibrin clots can be used ...

EAGAN, Minn. — The development of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be put on hold after the team announced Tuesday he'll need surgery after tearing a meniscus in his right knee. During ...