Osaka, Japan― Tearing their meniscus—a crescent-shaped piece of a soft cushion of cartilage located between the femur and tibia—can be devastating for young athletes. It is easily damaged in people ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will undergo an unspecified procedure this week to correct the injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. The 76ers did not say on Sunday ...

The one on the inner side of the knee is known as the medial meniscus, and the one on the outer side is the lateral meniscus. They help support the knee and provide additional stability and cushioning ...

The Philadelphia 76ers took another hit Thursday when star Joel Embiid’s knee injury evaluation results emerged. The 76ers announced before their 127-124 road win over the Utah Jazz that Embiid ...

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain in out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, the team said on Saturday. According to the Sixers, McCain reported soreness ...

A team of researchers has shed light on why some patients with specific joint deformities, such as discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), are symptomatic while others are not. The researchers analyzed 61 ...

Philadelphia’s title dreams hinge on Joel Embiid’s right knee — they need him to be MVP-level dominant to win the East, which is why this is disturbing news. The 76ers announced that Embiid has a ...

The Arizona Cardinals announced this week that running back Trey Benson will go on IR following surgery on his knee to treat a meniscal injury. They do expect him to return this season, likely in 4-6 ...