Joints and Articulations : Fibrocartilage (08:03)

Dr Santhosh Jacob MBBS,DNB,MCh,DABRM on Instagram: "Why Locking & Instability of the Knee Are Indications for Arthroscopy and Meniscal Repair The meniscus is a fibrocartilage shock absorber that distributes load, improves joint stability, and protects the articular cartilage. When it tears—especially after a twisting injury—the torn segment can become unstable. Mechanical symptoms matter. True “locking” (inability to fully extend the knee) usually indicates that a displaced meniscal fragment or