Tim: Well, you know, as soon as it heals, it'll be as good as new, right? It will be as good as new, right?
Dr. Brown: Well, it's hard to say. Here. Let me show you. The meniscus, which is right here, is a cartilage disk which acts like a shock absorber for the knee joint.
Tim: I see. It's like going over potholes without your suspension.
Dr. Brown: Yes, Mr. Taylor, it's just like that. Um... There's no way to assess the full extent of the damage until we get inside.