The medial meniscus transmits approximately 50% of the total joint load of the knee medial compartment, thus protecting the articular cartilage from excessive force. Matthew H. Blake.

Meniscus posterior horn root tears with associated extrusion have generated considerable interest since their initial description by Pagnani and colleagues. In 2008, Allaire and colleagues ...

In patients with a degenerative medial meniscal tear and no knee osteoarthritis, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is no better than sham surgery, Finnish researchers report in the December 26 ...

The polymeric medial meniscus implant mimics the biomechanical function of the natural medial meniscus and is intended to provide relief from pain and improved function in subjects with knee ...

Specific Study Details The study involved 55 patients, ages 18 to 60, who underwent a partial medial meniscectomy (the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus) at seven medical ...

The medial meniscus is “C”-shaped, is more stable, and is connected to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the inner knee. Each meniscus is susceptible to athletic injury.

Without the medial meniscus, the tibial contact area is decreased 50-70 percent which means the same forces from the femur are concentrated on a smaller surface area of the tibia.

The lateral meniscus is on the outside, and the medial meniscus is on the inside. Together, they act as shock absorbers and stabilizers in the soccer player's knee.

Feb. 27, 2015 - The Chicago Bulls announced today that guard Derrick Rose underwent a successful meniscectomy earlier this morning to repair a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. The procedure ...

Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu has a torn meniscus in his knee. But why isn’t the versatile defender undergoing surgery right away? ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday morning ...

Derrick Rose underwent surgery Friday on the torn medial meniscus in his right knee and his estimated return to the team was pegged at four to six weeks.