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What Is The Meniscus In The Knee?
The menisci is the cartilage “shock absorber” located between the femur(thigh bone) and the tibia(lower leg bone). They act as mechanical spacers and prevent contact between these two bones. The menisci distribute greater than 50% of the total forces across the knee in weightbearing situation. The knee has both a lateral and medial meniscus. The menisci are frequently involved in knee pain and dysfunction.The meniscus can become torn during knee injuries and often is “trimmed” during arthroscopic surgery. Sometimes, the meniscus can be repaired.
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