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The crescent-shaped pieces of cartilage in the knee are called the menisci. There are two menisci in each knee—medial (inner) and lateral (outer)—which act as shock absorbers, providing stability and cushioning between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). They also help distribute weight and reduce friction during movement.
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What is it called when you have no cartilage in the knee?
When there is no cartilage in the knee, it is typically referred to as "bone-on-bone" contact. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the knee joint. It may require medical intervention such as surgery to alleviate symptoms.
Can the cartlage in the knee be replaced?
Yes cartilage in Knee also can be replaced. It is a new technique called knee cartilage replacement. Not all doctors can perform it and selectively trained doctors are performing this procedure. It is also called Autologus Chondrocyte Implantation. Hope it helps.
What is a tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus?
Cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone is called the meniscus. This can tear when the knee is rotated or extended too far.
Cartilage that includes the hip knee and elbow?
This cartilage is called hyaline cartilage because it is like glass and very smooth. It allows for easy movement in the joint.
What are the two stringy cartilage-like things at the back of the knee called?
They are called menisci, which are C-shaped cartilage structures that help cushion and stabilize the knee joint. The menisci help distribute body weight and reduce friction between the bones in the knee.
What is a Knee cartilage?
The true hyaline cartilage is the knee's intra-articular cartilage found in the joint surface. It has collagen but does not possess nerves or blood vessels.
What is the cartilage pad found in the knee joint?
Articular cartilage.
What has articular cartilage?
knee joint
What is the quickest way to mend the cartilage in your knee?
rest, with no pressure on the knee
Will walking improve knee cartilage?
Yes
How can you improve knee cartilage?
kinda antioxidants have been known to repair cartilage loss
What is the effect of a damaged cartilage in your knee?
juvinille arthritis
