Repairable vs Unrepairable Tears: How Surgeons Decide – A Patient Checklist

Patient with highlighted meniscus tear in the knee, illustrating how surgeons decide between repairing or removing a meniscus tear

The meniscus is a crucial structure in the knee, acting as a shock absorber, stabilizer, and helping to prevent arthritis. A tear in the meniscus can cause pain and instability, and the decision of whether to repair or remove it can significantly affect long-term knee health. But not all meniscus tears are the same, and […]

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