The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage inside the knee that acts as a shock absorber and stabilizer. When it tears due to twisting, sports injury, accident or age-related degeneration, it can cause pain, swelling and difficulty bending the knee. In…
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage inside the knee that works like a cushion between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci — the medial meniscus (inside) and the lateral meniscus (outside).…
Knee pain is one of the most common joint complaints across all age groups. It can start suddenly after an injury or develop gradually over time due to wear and tear. The pain may be felt in the front, back…
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons adults experience persistent knee pain and difficulty walking. It happens when the smooth cartilage that cushions the knee joint gradually wears down, causing bones to rub against each other. Over time,…
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure performed to relieve severe knee pain and stiffness caused by advanced arthritis, most commonly osteoarthritis. The goal of the surgery is to replace the damaged joint surfaces with an artificial implant, allowing…
