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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Sudden onset knee pain
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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LCL Sprain Taping
LCL sprain taping helps protect the lateral ligament following a lateral knee ligament sprain. It is used during treatment and rehabilitation phases, as well as
Torn PCL Rehabilitation Exercises
A PCL sprain is a tear of the posterior cruciate ligament. Our PCL sprain rehabilitation exercises include mobility, stretching, and strengthening exercises. The following guidelines
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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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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease causes knee pain in young athletes between the ages of 10 and 15 years. With proper treatment and adapting your training, it can
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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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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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Coronary Ligament Sprain
Coronary ligament sprain has similar symptoms to a cartilage meniscus injury. It often occurs at the same time as lateral knee ligament injuries. Medically reviewed
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Biceps Femoris Tendon Avulsion
A biceps femoris avulsion strain or fracture occurs when the tendon comes away from the bone, taking a small fragment of bone with it causing
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Hamstring Tendon Strain
A hamstring tendon strain is a tear or rupture of a hamstring tendon at the back of the knee. The most common is a Biceps
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