A meniscus is a moon-shaped section of cartilage that cushions the knee between the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone, or tibia) and the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone, or femur). Each knee has two menisci: The lateral meniscus is in your outer knee, and the medial meniscus is in the inner
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What to Do if Your Knee Pain Is Not Getting Better
Knee pain is a relatively common occurrence, which is why people often treat it as if it were no big deal. You can develop knee pain from playing sports or from exercising, and you will likely assume it will go away on its own. After all, if the knee pain is the result of a
Read MoreTourniquet-less Total Knee Replacement – Less Trauma, Quicker Recovery
The total knee replacement surgery is one of the most common and highly successful procedures for patients dealing with pain, arthritis and loss of function and mobility in the knee. Yet, despite the success of this surgery, many patients remain hesitant to have it performed, fearing pain and the need for extensive post-operative rehabilitation. The
Read MoreKeeping Women’s Knees and Hips Healthy at all Stages of Life
Any woman who has experienced a knee or hip injury understands the ill effects on mobility and the hindrance on daily living. Women at all stages of life are susceptible to injury from athletics, overuse and aging. M. Brian Polsky, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland division
Read MoreMost Common Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them
It is said that the number one reason people play sports is because it is fun. However, sports injuries can happen, and they can happen anywhere in the body, especially if your forte involves testing the laws of physics or gravity. The most common sports injuries tend to be fairly minor: bruises, sprains, and strains.
Read MoreSidelined by Knee Pain? OACM Specialists Will Get You Back on Track
Innovative knee replacement procedures help patients get back to an active life For individuals who enjoy the active life – biking, running, aerobic activity, sports and the like – suffering a knee injury or debilitating arthritis can be a major blow. The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the body and
Read MoreYour Arthritic Knees & You
While osteoarthritis and knee pain may run in your family, Dr. Scott Silverstein from Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland has some suggestions on how to keep you active while taking care of your knees: Participate in quadriceps strengthening and low impact exercise. Walking on flat ground, biking and the elliptical can all be good choices.
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