Meniscus injuries are one of the most common knee injuries suffered by patients of all ages. The meniscus tear which generally happens either due to physical injuries or natural aging is treated and repaired by the orthopaedic surgeons, but not all the patients are fortunate enough to fully recover due to variety of medical reasons.
But in a major breakthrough, the surgery treatments of Meniscus tears have received a boost with the onset of Artificial Meniscus in to the medical world. What is Artificial Meniscus and how does it help the current knee treatment options? Read on to know:
Meniscus – The cushion to your knee joint:
The meniscus is a c-shaped cartilage structure that sits between the end of the femur and top of the tibia. The Meniscus functions as shock absorbers to cushion the knee joint of femur and tibia. Each knee joint has its own menisci placed to act as a cushion for the joints to protect them from wear and tear….
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Dr Chirag Patel - Orthopaedic Surgeon in Mumbai 