The menisci are important shock absorbers in the knee. There are two menisci in the knee – one located on the medial side and the other on the lateral side. Together, each meniscus helps with knee stability and the preservation of joint health.
The medial meniscus, on the inside of the […]
When a discoid meniscus, most commonly involving the lateral meniscus, tears, it is necessary to perform treatment on it due to symptoms from the tear. In most instances, the meniscus is very thin and degenerative when it does tear and a good portion of it needs to be resected. Attempts should be […]
A meniscus injury is common among athletes and can lead to ongoing pain and knee instability. The menisci are c-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage that cover the knee and play an extremely important role in distributing the load across the knee and to protect the articular cartilage. The meniscus is made up of the
The overall alignment of one’s knee can be very important to the success of several different types of operative procedures. This includes articular cartilage resurfacing procedures, meniscal transplants, and different types of knee ligament reconstructions, especially for chronic injuries or for revision surgeries.
One’s alignment is obtained by drawing a line from the center of […]
If you are experiencing pain in the ligament behind the knee, you may be a candidate for PCL knee surgery.
The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is the strongest ligament of the knee. While the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL is injured more often than the PCL and is more […]
In patients who have a complete lateral, or fibular collateral ligament (LCL), tear and noticeable side-to-side instability with activities, a lateral collateral ligament surgery is recommended. The term fibular collateral ligament (FCL) is more anatomically correct, but is more commonly referred to as lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
LCL surgery is very effective […]
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is the most important ligament of the knee to prevent the knee from sliding forward or rotating anterolaterally. Patients who sustain an ACL tear often have problems with twisting and turning activities, such as in playing football, soccer, or skiing, and will often require […]
Knee ligament injuries are a common occurrence among athletes, however, everyday individuals are also at risk for injuring one or more of their ligaments just by doing everyday activities and functions such as running, jumping, and climbing stairs. Knee ligament injuries can affect the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), PCL (posterior cruciate ligament),
Microfracture surgery of the knee is indicated to resurface well-defined, small to medium size areas of full-thickness articular cartilage damage of the knee. The work-up for determining if one is a patient for a microfracture surgery of the knee is very important. In addition to the history, a well-performed physical exam, and radiographic assessment […]
Articular cartilage is a unique tissue in joint that is constantly subjected to stress and is very vulnerable to traumatic injury or degenerative conditions. This is especially true in large weight-bearing joints such as the knee. When a teenage, young adult, or middle-age adult has a localized area of a full […]
