Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a structure in the knee joint that spans and cushions the space between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). There are two menisci in each knee – one on the inside (the medial meniscus) and one on the outside (the lateral meniscus). Each is made of strong fibrocartilage and is shaped like a crescent or the letter “C.” These menisci look like suction cups that are carefully moulded to the shape of the joint surfaces...
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