Mary Has Been Suffering from a "Bad Knee" for Several

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Essay

Mary has been suffering from a "bad knee" for several months. She is a tennis player who often slides in to attack a ball; she is an aerobic devotee and a jogger. She visited an orthopedic surgeon last week who told her that he would "like to have a look at her knee joint." He also told her that her symptoms indicated damage to the meniscus, and it might have to be removed. What will the doctor do to see the joint, and if the meniscus is removed will Mary be able to play tennis again?

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Definitions:

Red Bone Marrow

The active, blood-forming tissue located within the interior of bones that produces red and white blood cells and platelets.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone with a porous structure found at the ends of long bones and within the inner layers of other bones, facilitating movement and support.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bone that gives it strength and structure, containing systems of tiny blood vessels for nourishment.

Sesamoid Bone

A small, round bone embedded within a tendon, typically found in locations where the tendon passes over a joint, such as the kneecap.