What is a meniscus? The meniscus is a disc of cartilage in a circular shape. There are 2 menisci in each knee, one on the inside of the knee and the other on the outside. What does a meniscus do? The meniscus functions to provide knee stability and acts as a shock absorber in all […]

What is the ACL? ACL stands for ‘Anterior Cruciate Ligament’, which is located in the center of the knee. It is one of four ligaments that provides knee stability, mobility and strength. A torn ACL causes the knee to buckle during activity, and is one of the most common knee injuries. What causes an ACL […]

An orthopedic specialist is a surgeon who diagnoses and treats acute, chronic, traumatic, and overuse injuries, and diseases of the joints, bones and muscles. Orthopedic surgery is a branch of general surgery. Orthopedic surgeons deal with muscles, tendons, ligaments and the skeletal system. They may treat the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees and hips, ankles […]