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What is a Meniscus Tear?

When you walk or run, you are actually placing two to eight times your body weight on the knee joint. It is the job of the meniscus to absorb this weight and distribute it evenly throughout the joint.

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Women and Knee Injuries (ACL Tears)

I recently filmed a popular little video about female athletes and why they seem to have a much higher risk of tearing their ACL than their male counterparts. For those who like to read, here's the condensed version of some of the reasons our Female athletes seem to dominate the injury list...

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Do I Really Want My Meniscus Tear Repaired?

Everybody seems to be dialed into the fact that the meniscus is an important part of the cushioning of the knee joint.  In fact, an intact meniscus, along with neutral alignment, is the best way to prevent long term wear and tear arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis.  

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