Isolated complex tears of the lateral meniscus that extend to the periphery in a radial fashion at the popliteal hiatus represent a true treatment decision enigma for orthopedic sports medicine ...

Meniscectomy for complex meniscal tears not amenable to repair is still an accepted method of treatment. In the past, physicians treating patients who had had a meniscectomy had few options ...

However, the rate of irreparable or complex medial meniscus tears in adults is known to increase as ACL reconstruction is delayed from time of injury.

Smith & Nephew meniscal knee repair technology delivers 0% re-operation rate and 100% meniscal healing at six months shows first ever study of horizontal cleavage tears ...

Interim results from a randomized trial show that middle-aged patients with knee pain and suspected meniscal tears can benefit from MRI scans even in relatively simple cases.MRI findings from 760 such ...

Novak Djokovic suffered a right knee injury during his fourth round match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina at the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris, France.

While the study of acute meniscal tears is complex, physicians and patients now have a starting point to weigh the pros and cons to make informed decisions.

An MRI conducted on Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz Monday revealed a medial meniscus tear in the backstop's left knee that will require surgery.Kratz sustained the injury in the ninth ...

Outcomes after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy are no better than outcomes after sham surgery in patients with knee symptoms due to an apparent degenerative medial meniscus tear.

Smith & Nephew meniscal knee repair technology delivers 0% re-operation rate and 100% meniscal healing at six months shows first ever study of horizontal cleavage tears ...

The medial meniscus is the central band of cartilage attached to the tibia, or shinbone. The band goes around the knee joint in a crescent-shaped path and is located between the medial condyles of ...

A radial medial meniscus tear in an adult does not usually heal or repair itself, though the tear may thin and stop catching or irritating the cartilage on the ends of the femur and tibia.