Sore knees? Solving meniscus micro-structure could improve treatments

Knee injuries are among the top five reasons people visit an orthopedic surgeon for treatments. Now, new research reveals underlying biomechanics that may be involved in meniscus fibrocartilage function as well as dysfunction and could guide novel treatments for some of the most debilitating and costly orthopedic problems in the U.S., including meniscus tears and age-related joint degeneration.