Meniscus Injuries

Dr Ozello's Sports Medicine Report: Meniscus Injuries ***Disclaimer: Please visit a medical profession before beginning an exercise program. Viewing this video does not take the place of seeing a medical professional or working with a fitness professional. Please visit a medical professional for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Please work with a fitness professional to learn proper exercise technique and to develop a proper training program. Never perform an exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop immediately and use a viable substitute. Medial and Lateral Meniscus: Cartilage that separates femur and tibia. Divided into two crescent shaped discs located medially and laterally. When viewed from superior the medial meniscus is “C” shaped and the lateral meniscus is “O” shaped. The meniscus attach to tibial plateau along periphery. They attach to the patella via patellomeniscal ligaments which are thickenings of anterior joint capsule. Medial meniscus is much less mobile during joint motion than lateral meniscus. Medial meniscus is firmly attached to knee joint capsule and medial collateral ligament (MCL). Lateral meniscus is less firmly attached to joint capsule and does not attach to lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The medial and lateral meniscus transmit weight bearing forces, provide stability and absorb shock, facilitates nutrition, provides lubrication and promotes knee proprioception. Combination of torsion and axial loading appears to be source of most meniscal injuries. Medial meniscus is injured more often than lateral. Posterior horn more common than anterior horn. Isolated meniscus tears usually result from a single traumatic event. Dr Donald A Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, NV Web Site: http://www.championshipchiropractic.com/ Blog: https://www.championshipchiropractic.com/wordpress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdozellodc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Championship-Chiropractic-280141628688300/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-donald-a-ozello-dc-716b3233 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drdozellodc/videos "Running: Maximize Performance & Minimize Injuries" https://www.amazon.com/Running-Performance-Chiropractors-Minimizing-Potential/dp/1493618741 Dr Donald A Ozello DC wishes you success in life and in your athletic endeavors. Train hard, train smart, stay injury free and accomplish your goals.