Meniscus Injuries: Diagnosis & Management Options
What is the meniscus? The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint that acts as a shock distributor and joint stabiliser. Each knee has two menisci: The menisci help distribute weight and reduce stress on the knee bones during movement. They also play a crucial role in knee stability and joint […]
What is Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects joints. In hip OA, the whole joint is affected- this includes thecartilage, labrum, synovium, and bones. Who is more likely to get hip OA?The older an individual is, the more likely they will have hip OA. Approximately 1 in 4 Australians willdevelop hip OA in their lifetime. The morphology […]
