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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Knee instability
The following injuries have knee instability as as symptom. If you have an unstable knee then it may collapse underneath you. Or you may just not feel confident on it.
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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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (Torn PCL)
A torn PCL is a rupture (sprain) of the posterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint. One cause is an impact to the front of
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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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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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