In addition to the cruciate ligaments, there are the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the menisci [crescent-shaped cartilage discs between the lower and upper thigh bones]. All ...

The menisci of the knee are important load sharers and shock absorbers in the joint. Meniscal tears are common, and whenever possible meniscal tears should be surgically repaired. Meniscectomy leads ...

In addition, two tough pieces of fibrocartilage, called menisci, lie inside the joint, providing further stability and shock absorption. All these structures work together to enable the knee to ...