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The Knee’s Cushion

  • April 8, 2015
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The meniscus is one of two curved pieces of cartilage in your knee that sit between the thighbone and the shinbone. Sudden, twisting motion can create a meniscal tear, a common injury that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. Some such tears heal on their own, but others need surgery. (Alila Medical Media / Shutterstock)

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