Meniscus is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure the femur and the tibia and its function is to decrease friction and distributes body weight equally within the knee. How Does Meniscus Gets Torn? The nature of meniscal tear is different in younger patients from the elderly. Post-traumatic tear is more common among the youth while older adults […]

Arthritis refers to degeneration of the cartilages in the joints. When the cartilaginous structure of the hip joint is damaged and deteriorated, it loses its lubricity and causes pain and restriction of movement. This condition is called hip arthritis. Causes of Hip Arthritis Advancing age and excessive weight are the two most significant causes of[…..]

Knee Arthritis is a degenerative knee condition where the cartilaginous structure of the knee wears away by abrasion. The degeneration in the knee, the largest and strongest joint that carries the body weight, often results from advancing age and excessive weight and causes pain and difficulty in walking. As it progresses, the degeneration that starts within[…..]