The torn fragments of the meniscus may become trapped between the ends of the bone and cause a painful locking or catching sensation.

The medial and lateral menisci are fixed between the two weight-bearing surfaces within the knee, and as such can become “pinched” by the other structures of the knee between the joint when an injury occurs. Typically, the injury involves twisting on a bent knee. When this happens the menisci can become torn (“torn cartilage”). Any form of physical movement can potentially cause a meniscal tear, although they tend to be associated with sporting activities. See similar questions...

A meniscus is a"C" shaped structure in your knee that is made of fibro-cartilage. It acts as a cushion for the knee when weight bearing. Most meniscal tears in adults are attritional. That is the meniscus simply wears out from years of use. Most adult patients do not recall the moment they tore their meniscus. The presentation is usually quite different in children or adolescents. Their tears are usually traumatic in nature and will usually arise from a non-contact twisting injury. See similar questions...

The meniscus is a piece of gristle that provides shock absorption, stability, and nutrition to the knee joint. See similar questions...

The meniscus is a tough fibrocartilage structure and can be injured with twisting, stopping, and turning motions of the knee. Meniscus tears are usually traumatic in origin. However, as we age, hydration decreases in this tissue and tears can happen with twisting motions that pinch and tear or shear the meniscus between the end of the femur and the tibia bone. See similar questions...

There are many nerves that come off of the cervical (neck) vertebral bodies that pass down in front of the shoulder heading towards the arm. Irritation of these nerves can refer pain to the shoulder. See similar questions...

The type and intensity of the pain depends on how deep the caries is. During the initial phase, the pain is acute but brief. It is usually associated with a specific event, like eating something hot or cold. The deeper the decay, the more intense the pain - it can be dull or throbbing. When the caries reaches the dental pulp, the pain becomes continuous and severe. See similar questions...

Pain from dental abscess is usually quite severe. It is throbbing and continuous, and intensifies when chewing or lying down. See similar questions...

The intensity and level of the pain can vary, depending on the severity of the inflammation. Usually, the pain is acute and throbbing. As the inflammation spreads, the pain becomes more intense and can be continuous or intermittent. The pain is made worse by heat and external stimuli and is usually relieved by cold applications. See similar questions...

Yes. Stress seems to be related to both back and neck pain, especially pain in the upper back and neck area. When a person is under stress the upper back and neck muscles will contract involuntarily. It's as if these muscles are lifting weights all day long and eventually they wear out and become painful. Learning to relax helps to avoid this problem as does exercise. See similar questions...

The intervertebral disc is a gelatinous-like filled structure, which acts as a cushion to separate the vertebrae of the spine. The intervertebral disc has a tough outer cover called the annulus. Sometimes the integrity of the annulus is disrupted allowing for the change in the shape or contour of the disc. The disc material can protrude away from the normal contour of the disc and cause pain. Injury to the disc can cause pain in three different ways. See similar questions...

Some of the adjustments your orthodontist may make to your braces may make your mouth feel sore or uncomfortable. When needed, over-the-counter pain relievers like Motrin or Tylenol can help relieve the pain. If you always experience a lot of pain after your braces are adjusted, talk to your orthodontist about it; he or she may be able to make the adjustments a bit differently. See similar questions...

No, pathomechanics cause the abnormal pull of the planter fascier of the heel. Being overweight aggravates the symptoms but does not cause them. See similar questions...

The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is a ligament in the center of your knee. The ACL gets damaged when twisted too far, which makes it a common injury in relation to sports or other physical activity. ACL Reconstruction is performed using a combination of open surgery and arthroscopic surgery. Before ACL reconstruction process begins, your surgeon will examine your knee arthroscopically, and repair any additional damage to the knee, such as a torn meniscus, or worn articular cartilage. See similar questions...

Historically, Fort Union was torn down in 1867 and used to expand Fort Buford. One of the reasons was that the trade was no longer profitable and with many businesses once they start to lose business they move on. There was also hostility from the Lakota Sioux which made trading at Fort Union dangerous to tribes who would come to trade. The final push for Fort Union was to move the remaining operations to Fort Benton where they continued actively with the Blackfeet trade. See similar questions...

The body (human or equine) is made up of a vast number of cells. In many ways, the cells of the body act like tiny batteries, storing and releasing energy. Each cell has a measurable electrical charge and therefore there is a constant energy flow maintained between cells throughout the electrical circuitry of the body. <> When damage or trauma occurs, there is a disruption in the production of electricity and a measurable decrease in the flow of energy through the tissues involved. See similar questions...

Simply put, we don't really know but this is a very controversial area. There is clearly some discomfort. Many studies have been done to try to ascertain how much pain the baby feels. These studies, however, reflect the clinical experience of hospital circumcisions, not traditional brisses that were done by mohels. There are other reasons why the baby will cry such as when his diaper comes off and he is exposed, and when he is held down. See similar questions...

Many adults have a tear and do not even know it. These are typically degenerative or attritional tears. Painful tears in adults are usually larger, "flap" tears. They will cause pain with kneeling, squatting, pivoting, going downstairs and occasionally they will even hurt at night when you roll over in bed. See similar questions...

No. Many degenerative or attritional tears can be managed non-operatively and allow you to return to your "normal" lifestyle. See similar questions...