Radial tears are the most common type of meniscus tear. They occur within the avascular zone of the meniscus, the part that does not have a blood supply. Because of where they are located ...

The inner two-thirds of the meniscus does not have a blood supply. Without nutrients from blood, tears in this area are more difficult to heal. Because the pieces cannot grow back together, we usually ...

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

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

This week we are going to discuss meniscus tears of the knee. The medial and lateral meniscus are pads in the knee which provide stability and cushioning to the knee, as well as improve the ...

Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season after tearing the meniscus in his ...

Prof. Jia-Lin Wu's research team from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, has developed an advanced biodegradable tissue ...