!!! CONSULTATION OF A TRAUMA SURGEON OF THE HIGHEST QUALIFICATION CATEGORY - 990 RUBLES - DETAILS >>> HERE <<< Department of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery Multidisciplinary clinic in Troparevo Our address: Troparevo About the center Specialists Arthroscopy Treatment Diagnostics Rehabilitation Contacts 8 (495) 438-20-20 (from 8.00 to 20.00) 8 (800) 775-31-33 (free call) Request a call Make an appointment TREATMENT Knee-joint Shoulder joint Ankle joint Elbow joint Carpal joint Hip joint Price-list PROMOTIONS AND DISCOUNTS ORGANIZATION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR OTHERS WITH A 50% DISCOUNT For patients who arrived from Russia and the CIS countries at the time of surgical interventions, a 50% discount is provided for 2 days. VIDEOS QUESTION ANSWER Our experts answer questions HELPFUL INFORMATION ARTHRITIS Most people, one way or another, have faced problems in the knee in life ... Joint Surgery Clinic » Publications » Knee joint. Knee pain and knee injury. » Meniscus of the knee Knee Meniscus Fig. 1: View of the lateral (LM) and medial (MM) meniscus Fig. 2: Different types of meniscus tear The meniscus is a crescent-shaped structure located between the thigh and lower leg and is composed of fibrous cartilage. The meniscus of the knee joint is distinguished into a medial meniscus and a lateral meniscus, the main function of which is shock absorption in the knee joint. In addition to the shock absorber, the meniscus performs a stabilizing function, increases the congruence of the articular surfaces, and limits excessive joint mobility. Also, the meniscus reduces friction in the articular surfaces. Injury of the knee meniscus is quite common, and is basically associated with sports injuries - during skiing, playing football, etc. The knee meniscus is damaged (torn) during a sharp load at the time of extension and simultaneous rotation of the knee joint (fig. 2). Degenerative changes are also possible due to the gradual wear of the meniscus. Specialists of the Arthroscopic Center of Academician Dikul use a clinical examination to diagnose a meniscus rupture, check the characteristic symptoms of meniscus damage using an instrumental examination. Currently, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee joint is a mandatory study for an accurate diagnosis, but the most accurate diagnosis can be carried out by performing arthroscopic surgery . Knee Meniscus: Diagnosis and Treatment Read more Up Ask a question to the surgeon Kozhenov Sergey Innokentievich Andrey Nikolaevich Kostritsa Traumatologist-orthopedist of the first category. Candidate of Medical Sciences. Traumatologist-orthopedist of the highest category. Candidate of Medical Sciences. Ask a question to a specialist Make an appointment Ask a question to a specialist Make an appointment About the center Meniscus Arthroscopy Diagnostics Treatment Rehabilitation Contacts © 2011-2016 Your Doctor Multidisciplinary Clinic | branch in Troparevo®