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Orthopaedic surgery
Torn meniscus cartilage repair: all you kneed to know
The knees each have a piece of cartilage that acts as padding and shock absorption between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (the shin bone). When we run, jump, and dance, the meniscus protects us from the impact of hitting the ground. The meniscus can be damaged due to arthritis, traumatised due to an injury like twisting your knee, or may tear even during a ubiquitous movement like standing up.