In an earlier blog post, we discussed meniscal tears, which are actually a very common knee injury. You often hear about athletes suffering from these, due to their twisting and turning quickly, with one or both knees bent while playing a sport or lifting a weight. However, the truth is that any individual at any…
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Treating Meniscal Tears
Meniscal Tears Meniscal tears are a common knee injury, especially for athletes who often twist and turn quickly, with one or both knees bent while playing or lifting a weight. The meniscus also tends to become weaker with aging, making them more prone to tearing. The meniscus itself is a flexible C-shaped disk with a…