Knee

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Meniscal Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Meniscal Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment

A meniscal tear is the most commonly injured structure in the knee. This guide explains the difference between traumatic and degenerative tears, how each is diagnosed, and when surgery is needed.

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Knee Cartilage Surgery: When Cartilage Damage Needs Treatment

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Knee Cartilage Surgery: When Cartilage Damage Needs Treatment

Articular cartilage has no blood supply and cannot self-repair. This guide explains what happens when cartilage in the knee is damaged, when surgery is the right option, and what the main procedures involve.

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Patellar Instability: Why the Kneecap Dislocates and How It's Treated

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Patellar Instability: Why the Kneecap Dislocates and How It's Treated

A guide to patellar instability - what causes the kneecap to dislocate, why it tends to happen again, and what the options are when physiotherapy is not enough.

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ACL Reconstruction: What You Need to Know

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ACL Reconstruction: What You Need to Know

ACL Reconstruction: A guide to diagnosis, surgery, graft options, recovery, and ACL management in children and adolescents.