Injuries to the meniscal cartilages are among the most common causes of pain within the knee. The meniscal cartilages (often called simply the cartilages or meniscus) are shock absorbers in the knee. There are two meniscal cartilages in each knee…
The knee joint is composed of the top of the tibia (shin bone) and the bottom of the femur (thigh bone). The patella (kneecap) is also an integral part of the knee joint. Where these three bones contact each other there is a layer of very smooth articular cartilage lining…
The knee joint is composed of the top of the tibia (shin bone) and the bottom of the femur (thigh bone). The patella (kneecap) is also an integral part of the knee joint. Where these three bones contact each other there is a layer of very smooth articular cartilage lining…
Arthritis is a condition which affects joints. The joints of the body have very smooth surfaces that allow easy, pain free movement. The smooth surface of the joints is composed of a layer of articular cartilage over the bone ends…
Arthritis of the knee occurs when the smooth articular cartilage lining is damaged and worn away. Eventually the wearing away of the articular cartilage lining exposes the underlying bone. This results in pain and stiffness in the knee…
Arthritis of the hip occurs when the smooth articular cartilage lining is damaged and worn away. Eventually the wearing away of the articular cartilage lining exposes the underlying bone. This results in pain and stiffness in the hip…
Knee Arthroscopy : Meniscal Resection : Meniscal Repair : ACL Reconstruction : Knee Replacement : Hip Replacement
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