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, 31st Dec. 2021 What is the Unhappy triad injury? The …
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 (torn ACL) is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint. Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 21st Dec. 2021 Torn ACL symptoms Symptoms of a torn anterior cruciate …
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 the knee which causes your knee joint to bend back …
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 association with other injuries such as ACL tears. Medically reviewed …
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 dislocate, called a subluxation. The patella will sometimes go back …