Lateral Meniscus Tear
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage resulting in pain on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly
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Knee joint pain
Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is damage to the articular cartilage under the kneecap. Symptoms are similar to patellofemoral pain as the kneecap rubs on the bone
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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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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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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) results from the patella (kneecap) rubbing on the femur bone underneath. It may also be known as Runner’s knee, Chondromalacia patellae,
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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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Dislocated Knee
A dislocated knee occurs when the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone) move apart. This is different from a patella dislocation where the
Patellofemoral Instability
Patellofemoral instability is a sensation of the kneecap slipping or feeling loose. It causes pain and swelling at the front of the knee and has
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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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Knee Synovitis
Knee synovitis occurs when the synovial membrane which lines and lubricates the knee joint, becomes inflamed. Swelling or stiffness are symptoms that may follow another
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation
Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is an injury to the joint where the shin bones (tibia & fibula) meet at the knee. It often
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis, is wear and tear, in the knee joint. It is a common cause of gradual onset knee pain and joint stiffness. In particular, it
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