An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be devastating for athletes, but other injuries can accompany ACL tears and may worsen knee instability. A sports medicine expert at Baylor College of ...

In a panel discussion at , Aaron J. Krych, MD, reviewed three papers on meniscus tears published in 2025 that have impacted ...

This week we are going to discuss a knee injury that is described by some as a silent epidemic—the meniscal root tear. MRTs or meniscal root tears have been recently (read—the past 10 years) the ...

Skiing, playing soccer, or heavy lifting from a squat—many everyday and sports movements share a bitter commonality: They are among the most frequent triggers for a meniscus tear. FITBOOK, with expert ...

A meniscus tear is one of the most commonly diagnosed knee injuries - and also one of the most misunderstood. If you’ve recently been told you have a torn meniscus and that surgery is your only option ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meniscus root tears should be recognized and diagnosed early to reduce the risk for arthritis ...

Meniscus tears are the most frequently treated knee injuries. Without surgery, recovery will take about 6 to 8 weeks, though this can vary. The time of recovery varies depending on: the type and ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Dr. Kristyn Darmafal l, MD, Orthopaedic Specialists of Davenport, is the PSL guest to talk about treatment and surgery options in orthopedic medicine. Darmafall is Fellowship ...

Every component of your knee is important, but the meniscus is particularly key when it comes to running, considering it’s a type of shock absorber. The rubbery C-shaped cartilage cushions the knee ...