The researchers developed a specialized hydrogel by first extracting proteins from donor cow meniscus tissue. Those proteins ...

Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new ...

Those proteins then directed new cells to become the right types of repair cells for the damaged meniscus and were used as the basis for the treatment's structures. To prevent rejection ...

The meniscus plays a crucial role in knee function, providing cushioning and stability to the joint. Meniscal injuries, often caused by sports activities, aging, and accidents, are a significant ...

More active patients require more aggressive treatment. Physical examination of the painful knee starts ... The surgeon needs an alternative for a meniscectomised knee or an unsalvageable meniscus.

Local chiropractors are using a new treatment called "shock wave therapy" to help patients with pain and limited mobility.