When an injury results in knee pain, it can be difficult to know how best to take care of the condition. If there is suspicion that the pain may be caused by a torn meniscus, questions arise. Will it heal by itself? Is it better to keep the knee moving, despite the pain? Can ice […]
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Different types of tears can occur in an area of the knee called the meniscus. Tears may result from traumatic injuries or degenerative changes that take place during the process of aging. Torn meniscus symptoms include popping sensations, swelling, stiffness, and a sense of instability or feeling like the knee might ‘give out’. If you
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Will Walking on a Torn Meniscus Make It Worse? Why You Shouldn’t Ignore the Injury Two pieces of fibro-cartilage that form a cushion between the thigh (femur) and shin (tibia) bones are called the menisci. They play an important role as shock absorbers in the knee and help disseminate forces when we are walking and
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Bracing and strengthening exercises can help reduce sudden knee buckling. Learn more from Reflex Knee Specialists. If your knee unexpectedly gives out with no warning, you may be experiencing a symptom known as knee buckling. This condition, which can be sudden, might be accompanied by popping, catching, or locking sensation in the knee joint. It
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