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meniscus

[mi-nis-kuhs] / mɪˈnɪs kəs /




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The surgery has long been based on the idea that knee pain, especially on the inner side, is caused by a meniscus tear that can be fixed surgically.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

"But let's see how they respond, with no cartilage and no meniscus..."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Nine days ago, she suffered a torn ACL, a bone bruise and meniscus damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

She added that she had also suffered bone bruising and meniscus damage from her fall in a race which was abandoned early due to awful conditions which caused two other crashes.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

In the majority of cases, however, the best results are obtained by opening the joint and excising the meniscus in whole or in part, as may be necessary.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander




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