Menisectomy What Is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). It helps absorb shock, stabilize the joint, and protect the knee from wear and tear. Each knee has two menisci – one on the…

Meniscus Repair What Is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci – one on the inner side (medial) and one on the outer side (lateral). They help…

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction (Primary) What Is It? Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is a minimally invasive surgery used to repair a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee. The ACL is one of the main ligaments that stabilizes your knee, and when it tears, it often causes pain, swelling, and instability.…