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What is the definition or description of: torn meniscus?
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Torn meniscus: Ripped gristle cartilage that can be medial or lateral in the knee joint, cushioning between the femur and tibia.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Torn cartilage: In the knee joint there are two types of cartilage, articular cartilage and meniscal cartilage. The meniscus is a triangular shaped piece of fibro-cartilage that sits between the femur and tibia. The meniscus can tear as a result of injury or secondary degenerative changes that occur over time. Because the meniscus cartilage dies not have it's own blood supply, tears often need surgery to fix.
Answered 12/19/2018
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Cartilage tear: A torn meniscus refers to an injury to the main shock absorbing wedge-shaped semi-circular structrue located between the femur and tibia within the actual knee joint.
Answered 11/6/2016
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