MENISCUS INJURIES: Common Symptoms and Treatment Options for Knee Pain - Dr. Brett Franklin

The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your thighbone and shinbone. Each knee has two menisci, one at the outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge of the knee. The menisci work together to provide stability to the knee joint by distributing your weight across the knee. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus. Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Learn more about Meniscus Injuries and Treatment Options https://www.sportsmedalabama.com/pati... Brett Franklin, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist https://www.sportsmedalabama.com/phys... SportsMED Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine Center 4715 Whitesburg Drive Huntsville, AL 35802 256.881.5151 https://www.sportsmedalabama.com Animated procedures created by Orca Health https://orcahealth.com