The integrity of the posterior meniscus root attachment is critical for preserving knee joint biomechanics. Meniscus root tears treated nonoperatively or with partial meniscectomy lead to poor ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Dr. Kristyn Darmafal l, MD, Orthopaedic Specialists of Davenport, is the PSL guest to talk about treatment and surgery options in orthopedic medicine. Darmafall is Fellowship ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rip-stop sutures should be used in patients with degenerative meniscus tissue during meniscal root repair.

A torn meniscus results from damage or degeneration to the menisci in your knees. This injury is commonly seen due to overuse among athletes, but torn menisci may also occur with age as a result of ...

Chronic knee pain, osteoarthritis, reinjury, nerve pain, and spontaneous osteonecrosis are potential long-term complications of arthroscopic knee surgery. It is important to monitor your symptoms as ...

A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine examines meniscal repair performed concurrently with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for acutely injured knees. The multicenter ...

Some people may develop knee pain a year after meniscus surgery. This could occur for various reasons, including difficulties with postsurgical rehabilitation, re-tearing the cartilage, or developing ...

Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs needed surgery — which was first reported by SI.com’s Bill Huber — to repair a partially torn meniscus in his knee, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Hobbs is expected ...