Will My Meniscus Tear Heal Without Surgery Doc? by Steve A. Mora, MD Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Shoulder, Knee Elbow Surgery, Orange, Ca Meniscus and articular cartilage injuries are the most common injuries we see in orthopedics. Here are some of the most common questions I get...
What Is A Cartilage Injury And How Is It Treated?
WHAT IS AN ARTICULAR CARTILAGE INJURY AND HOW IS IT TREATED? By Steve A. Mora, MD Orange County Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Sportsmedicine Articular cartilage tears, aka chondral defects are injuries to the joint surface or lining. These lesions occur in similar fashion as a meniscus tear. The younger...