The knee joint is bathed in lubricants, charged sugars, and other components that keep it healthy. Here are some of the strategies we are investigating and using to augment the health of the knee (and.
The meniscus cartilage, which is the critical shock absorber in the knee, is sometimes deformed at birth and causes problems later in life. Instead of being C-shaped, the central part of the meniscus is filled.
What is the most current maintenance treatment of injured joints? Should injured joints get annual injections? Human joints are complex ecosystems composed of bone, articular cartilage, soft tissues of ligaments, meniscus, tendons, and a joint.
Meniscus replacement in children
Dr Kevin R Stone is a pioneer of advanced orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments.
The author was trained at Harvard University in internal medicine and orthopaedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery. He enjoys skiing, windsurfing, and biking. LESS. MORE
The meniscus is the fibrous cartilage in the knee joint. It protects the bone’s surfaces from impact, diffuses forces, and provides stability. When children tear their meniscus, it can often be repaired. But sometimes it is resected (cut out), leaving the child without this key structure. The loss of the meniscus is fatal for the knee.
The meniscus is made up of interwoven collagen fibers interspersed with charged sugars and an assortment of specific fibrous cells. Its nutrition comes from two sources: a blood supply on its periphery and the synovial.