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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Impact to the knee
Unhappy Triad of the Knee
The unhappy triad is a severe injury involving damage to three of the four major ligaments in the knee. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke,
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Tibial Plateau Fracture
A tibial plateau fracture is a break to the upper surface of the tibia (shin bone). The tibial plateau is prone to becoming fractured in
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain An MCL sprain is a common knee injury that affects the ligament on the inside of the joint. It often
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain (Torn ACL)
An ACL sprain (anterior cruciate ligament sprain) is a tear or overstretching of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It is a common
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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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Articular Cartilage Injury
Articular cartilage injury is damage to the tough, thin cartilage that lines the ends of bones. It is often caused by a collision or trauma
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Acute Patella Injury
An acute patella injury is an injury to the kneecap or patella. It often results from a direct blow or a fall onto the knee.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans (Knee)
Osteochondritis dissecans or Osteochondral fracture is a tear of the cartilage which covers the ends of the bone within a joint. It can occur in
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Peroneal Nerve Injury
A peroneal nerve injury, also known as peroneal neuropathy may be caused by direct trauma to the outer knee with symptoms of numbness, tingling or
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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
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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