Torn Cartilage Meniscus
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 14th Dec. 2021 A torn meniscus is a tear of one of the semi-circular cartilage discs in the knee joint. A medial meniscus tear on the inside of the …
Twisted knee
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
An MCL sprain or medial collateral knee ligament sprain is a tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee. It usually occurs suddenly from twisting or direct impact. However, it may develop gradually …
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 …
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 a direct blow to the inside of the knee. However, …
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 …
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 by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 31st Dec. 2021 What is a …
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 …
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 …