KNEE INJURIES – Dr Sukesh Rao

Both the medial and lateral menisci have a stout attachment at their very posterior aspects, which are called the root attachments. These...

The medial patellofemoral ligament is the ligament that courses from the femur to approximately the midportion of the patella. It...

The patella, or kneecap, is one of the three bones that make up the knee joint, residing near the tibia...

Tibial plateau fractures are caused by a force driving the lower end of the femur (thigh bone) into the soft...

Over time, articular cartilage can wear down through natural aging and degenerative processes. An articular cartilage injury can range from...

Osteoarthritis forms when there is damage to the articular cartilage. The articular cartilage is the “gristle” at the end of...

When there is suspicion for a multi-ligament knee injury, four main ligament areas of the knee must be assessed for...

The treatment of multidirectional instability can be very complicated. The first step in deciding a treatment method for knee instability...

Anatomy of the Knee - The knee is one of the largest and strongest joints in the human body. Vital...

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major ligaments that make up the knee. Ligaments are in...