Sudden Onset of Knee Pain – Consider a Medial Meniscus Posterior Horn Root Tear

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on July 26, 2011 · Comments Off on Sudden Onset of Knee Pain – Consider a Medial Meniscus Posterior Horn Root Tear 

Meniscus Root Tear The medial meniscus or inner shock absorber of the knee has attachment in the front (anterior horn) and the back (posterior horn). The posterior horn or root can tear as a result of degeneration or trauma. This typical presentation include: Sudden onset of severe  knee pain. Does not improve with pain killers. … Continue reading →

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