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Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage lining the articulating (contacting) surfaces of a joint gets damaged or wears out, exposing nerve endings inside and leading to inflammation. Since a joint is a precision, biological mechanism the slightest change in any of its components will eventually lead to breakdown, much like car engine. As the cartilage thins, bone [...]
Continue Reading →The meniscus is a shallow bowl shaped piece of cartilage that is attached to the lower leg bone, or tibia. There is a medial meniscus (inner half of knee) and a lateral meniscus (outer half of knee). The end of the femur (upper leg) bone has two protuberances called the femoral condyles, which rest on [...]
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