Would someone please help me....?

Question

find some websites that describe meniscus tears. i need to know the specific anatomy that is damaged when this happens, how it happens, what is done for it ....

thank you

Answer 1

the meniscus is a pad of cartilage in your knee. it is the cushion between your femur (thigh bone) and your tibia (shin bone). many, many things can result in a meniscus tear. its one of the most common orthopedic injuries in the US. it is often not related to a traumatic event. it just kind of wears away over time. other times, it is associated with a fall or collision. treatment is usually a simple surgery. because cartilage can't really heal, the solution is to remove the piece of the meniscus that has been damaged. its done via two or three small incisions about the size of a nickel.  a camera goes in one whole; the instruments go in the other two. it only takes about 45 minutes for the operation. recovery involves about a week on crutches followed by 4-6 weeks of limited activity and sometimes physical therapy.

hope this helps.

Answer 2

Type in webdoc.com then seek the answer.  I believe what you are looking for is cartilege in a bone normally the knee.

Answer 3

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

this is probably the only website you will need:)

Answer 4

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/meniscus...

First hit on google