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Meniscus Tear and Torn Knee Cartilage – New Delhi, India

by sportsmedicine on Feb 24, 2011

Meniscus tear is another common injury that affects the knee joint. The meniscus is 'C' shaped discs, made of tough cartilage called fibrocartilage. They help to improve the fit between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone) and are important for distributing load and absorbing shock at the knee joint.
A meniscus tear is usually the result of either a traumatic incident or degeneration. Traumatic tears are most common in physically active people under the age of 45, while degenerative tears are more common in the over 40's age group.
The meniscus receives very little blood flow. In fact, most of the meniscus receives no blood flow at all, which makes recovery extremely difficult.
Most traumatic meniscus tears are the result of twisting the knee or a sudden impact to the knee. While degenerative tears are associated with the aging process and result from a breakdown in the collagen fibers that make up the meniscus.
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