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Multiligament TearMultiligament Tear
The knee joint is made to withstand the forces of walking, running and jumping as well as allowing motion. The knee is basically a hinge joint made of bone, ligament,
ACL, PCL Ligament TearACL, PCL Ligament Tear
ACL, PCL Ligament Tear Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a surgery designed to restore knee stability and strength after the ligament has been torn. The remnants of
Patella DislocationPatella Dislocation
Patella Dislocation The knee can be divided into three compartments: patellofemoral, medial and lateral compartment. The patellofemoral compartment is the compartment in the front of the knee between the kneecap
Knee Arthritis & Replacement SurgeryKnee Arthritis & Replacement Surgery
What is Total Knee Replacement Surgery? Total knee replacement is a complex surgical procedure wherein knee joint is replaced with prosthetic implant made up of artificial material or metals. Orthopedic
Rotator Cuff InjuriesRotator Cuff Injuries
What is Rotator Cuff injury? The arm is kept in the shoulder by the rotator cuff, a group of muscles that come together as tendon to cover the head of
SLAP TearSLAP Tear
SLAP Tear Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior or SLAP tear is the injury that occurs in the labrum of the shoulder, which is a cartilage ring surrounding the socket of
Elbow Ligament InjuriesElbow Ligament Injuries
Elbow Ligament Injuries The elbow is a hinge joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the radius and ulna (forearm bones). The joint allows both flexion (bending the
Ankle OsteochonridritisAnkle Osteochonridritis
What is Ankle Osteochondritis? Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a joint disorder involving the subchondral bone and the overlying articular cartilage. When OCD affects the ankle it is called Ankle Osteochondritis
PCL TearPCL Tear
What is PCL Tear? Posterior Cruciate Ligament or PCL tear is a less common knee injury when compared to the ACL tear. The Posterior Cruciate Ligament injury usually occurs when
Meniscal TearMeniscal Tear
What is Meniscal Tear? Meniscal tear is the rupturing of the fibrocartilage strips in the knee called the Menisci, which is a C-shaped cartilage functioning as a cushion between the