Meniscus tears are one of the most common injuries in athletes. The meniscus is a type of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee, separating the thigh bone (femur) from the leg bone (tibia). The medial meniscus is located on the inner half of the knee, and the lateral meniscus in on …
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Rotator cuff tears
There are many different causes of shoulder pain, ranging from tendon injuries, to instability, to cartilage injuries. Problems related to the rotator cuff generally cause pain with use of the arm. Most people will have discomfort in the upper shoulder or outer arm, often with radiation down to the elbow. The pain is usually most severe …