Lateral Meniscus Tear
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury. Or it may develop gradually through wear …
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury. Or it may develop gradually through wear …
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 …
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 high-speed accidents such as those associated with skiing, horse riding, …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 5th Dec. 2021 A medial collateral knee ligament sprain or MCL sprain is a tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee. It usually occurs suddenly from …
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 …
Do you suffer from Osgood Schlatter Disease? It doesn’t have to be the end of your sporting career. With proper treatment and adapting your training, it can be managed successfully. Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 13th Dec. 2021 A lateral knee ligament sprain (LCL sprain) is a tear to the ligament on the outside of the knee. It most commonly occurs following a direct …
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 …
Patellofemoral instability usually involves the patient having a sensation of their kneecap ‘slipping away’ or feeling loose. It can occur through a number of anatomical or genetic causes, or it can result from a previous …
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 by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 31st Dec. 2021 What is a …