Patella dislocation and instability During a knee sprain, the patella may dislocate, and may stay unstable afterwards. CONSULT
Discoid lateral meniscus Lateral discoid meniscus is present in 1% of the population in Europe (10% in Asia), which means that instaed of a C-shape, the lateral meniscus has a O shape, and then more at risk of tear... CONSULT
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a main stabiliser of the knee. It prevents anterior translation of the tibia and stabilises the knee during pivoting activities. It is typically torn... CONSULT
Traumatic meniscal tear The menisci are the shock-absorbers of the knee and may get torn during an accident (with a knee rotation or hyperflexion), sometimes associated to ligaments tear. This kind of traumatic me... CONSULT
Patellofemoral syndrom Patellofemoral syndrome, also called anterior knee pain, may come from an intra-articular problem (patellar chondropathy, plicae anteromedialis, fat-pad inflammation) or from a functional d... CONSULT
Focal chondral lesion The cartilage is a firm tissue that cushions bones at joints, allowing a smooth motion between the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau, and between the patella and the trochlea. The c... CONSULT Varus The « genu varum » or « varus » is a morphology where the lower limb bent outward. CONSULT Tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a central pivot ligament of the knee that stabilises the knee by preventing anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur. It plays an esse... CONSULT Degenerative meniscal tear Menisci are knee shock-absorbers, they get damaged with ageing and time, and sometimes get torn even without an accident. This kind of degenerative tears often happen in patients after 50 y... CONSULT Osteoarthritis Arthritis is a degenerative process of joints, due to wear and tear of the cartilage because of ageing and may be enhanced by trauma, overweight, lower limb deformity (varus or valgus), men... CONSULT Posts navigation Older posts
Tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a central pivot ligament of the knee that stabilises the knee by preventing anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur. It plays an esse... CONSULT
Degenerative meniscal tear Menisci are knee shock-absorbers, they get damaged with ageing and time, and sometimes get torn even without an accident. This kind of degenerative tears often happen in patients after 50 y... CONSULT
Osteoarthritis Arthritis is a degenerative process of joints, due to wear and tear of the cartilage because of ageing and may be enhanced by trauma, overweight, lower limb deformity (varus or valgus), men... CONSULT
