Types of meniscus tears include radial ... and outcomes depend on factors that include whether a full or partial tear has occurred. Conservative treatment may be an option, especially with ...

Meniscal tears are either partial or full thickness and stable or unstable. An unstable tear is one where the entire tear or a portion thereof can be displaced into the joint space. There it may ...

Having had surgery to repair a torn meniscus may increase the risk of future meniscus injuries. This can occur when a partial meniscectomy thins areas of cartilage, creating weaknesses that can ...

Objective To assess the benefit of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in adults with a meniscal tear and knee pain in three defined populations (taking account of the comparison intervention): (A ...

The most common cause of meniscal injury was sports related injuries in 13 patients (46%). The most common sport was football in five patients (38%). The most common procedure performed was partial ...

removing the torn area is the only treatment available since the tissue doesn’t heal after surgery.” With partial removal of the meniscus, however, 50% of patients experience osteoarthritis ...

Although the team hasn't confirmed it yet, Glavinovich said he played through the injury in Saturday's game against Orlando, ...

The injury will see the Germany international miss the rest of the season, and the news comes just days before their game ...

Philadelphia Union today announced that defender Ian Glavinovich suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during the Saturday, April 5th, match versus Orlando City SC. Glavinovich had a successful ...

Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options.