Meniscus Root Repair with Advanced Cartilage Damage: Does It Still Work?
By Dr. Paul Rothenberg, MD · Orthopedic Surgery · 6 min read One of the more debated questions in knee surgery is whether a medial meniscus posterior root repair (MMPRR) is worth performing when the patient already has significant cartilage damage in the medial compartment. The concern is intuitive: if the joint surface is already worn down to grade […]
Are Corticosteroid Injections Bad for Cartilage? Separating Fact from Fiction
Are Corticosteroid Injections Bad for Cartilage? Separating Fact from Fiction Corticosteroid injections are the fundamental method for treating inflammation and pain in osteoarthritis and similar joint conditions. They have become very popular because they reduce inflammation and improve the quality of life in arthritic patients. Although they have been used traditionally, many health providers raised […]