Sudden onset knee pain

Articular knee cartilage

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 to the knee or in conjunction with other knee joint

Acute patellla injury

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. Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 21st Dec. 2021 Symptoms

Posteriolateral corner injury

Posterolateral Corner Injury

Posterolateral corner injury causes pain in the back and outside of the knee. They are not particularly common injuries, although around half of the cases occur due to sporting injuries, with road traffic accidents being

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

Synovial plica

Synovial Plica Irritation

A Synovial plica is a fold of the synovial membrane in the knee joint. It has similar symptoms to patellofemoral pain. As a result, it is often misdiagnosed or missed. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda

Proximal Tibiofibular - Dislocation

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 occurs following an impact or a fall with the knee

Knee contusion

Knee Contusion

A knee contusion or bruised knee results from a direct impact on the knee. This can be from falling directly onto the knee, or something hitting the knee, such as a ball or another player’s

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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