Dr. William Sterett, M.D. Dr. William Sterett, M.D.

What is a (Knee) Ligament?

A ligament is a tight band of tissue that connects a bone to a bone, and crosses a joint.  It doesn’t stretch, contract or move.  Just by virtue of where it is located, it provides stability against a particular motion to that joint.  

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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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