Bleacher Report: Alabama RB Mark Ingram's Injury: Quick Study of the Meniscus
A meniscus tear can be a minor bother or a debilitating injury.A meniscus tear is frequently accompanied by a torn ligament. The tear almost always causes pain and swelling of the knee joint.Isolated meniscus injuries are treated arthroscopically with minimal injury to the tissues related to the surgical approach and generally heal much more rapidly than ligament injuries.The following is a brief review of meniscus injuries and treatments available.Author's disclosure: the following pictures are not of Mark Ingram. They are representative medical images of the knee internal structure. They are provided for educational purposes only.Begin Slideshow