Meniscus Transplant Introduction
A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. Behind the knee cap (patella), each knee has two menisci located between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), which protect articular cartilage from wear and tear. The somewhat C-shaped medial meniscus is on the inside of your knee, whereas the more U-shaped lateral meniscus is on the outside of your knee.