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.

Unhappy triad of 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, 31st Dec. 2021 What is the Unhappy triad injury? The

Osteochondritis dissecans

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

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

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