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Sever’s Disease
Affects children aged 8-15 years.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain (Torn ACL)
An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) sprain is overstretching or tearing of the ACL, a crucial ligament for knee stability. Common in sports, it occurs during
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Medial Collateral Ligament – MCL Sprain
An MCL sprain or medial collateral knee ligament sprain is a tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee. It usually occurs suddenly
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Causes of Back Pain in Children
Back pain in children often stems from fairly innocuous, non-specific causes. These include growing pains, an insufficient backpack, poor posture, or even playing video games
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Tarsal Coalition
Tarsal coalition is a fusion or sticking together of the tarsal bones in the foot. The tarsals are 7 bones located at the back of
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Achilles Tenosynovitis
Achilles tenosynovitis (also known as paratenonitis) is an inflammatory condition of the sheath or layer surrounding the Achilles tendon It is an overuse injury that
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Torn Cartilage Meniscus
Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 14th Dec. 2021 A torn meniscus is a tear of one of the semi-circular cartilage discs in the knee
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LCL Sprain – Lateral Knee Ligament
An LCL sprain or lateral knee ligament sprain is a tear to the ligament on the outside of the knee. It most commonly occurs following
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Patella Dislocation
Patella dislocation occurs when the kneecap dislocates outside of its normal position. This is usually around the outside of the knee. It can also partially
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Knee Contusion
A knee contusion or bruised knee results from a direct impact to the knee. This can be from falling directly onto the knee, or something