A tear of the medial meniscus posterior root is not just a meniscal tear: What should you know as a patient?
What are the menisci? Menisci are soft-tissue C-shaped structures in the knee. There are two menisci in each knee: the medial meniscus (on the inside of the knee) and the lateral meniscus (on the outside of the knee). The menisci are located between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). Menisci are vital structures to…