Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” An MCL tear is typically sustained during a collision or forceful contact on the outside of the knee. This results in an injury of various severity to the MCL. The pain is felt immediately on the inner side of the knee....
Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” Patella (‘Knee-cap’) instability is a complex condition. The term ‘Instability’ refers to a spectrum of conditions ranging from subtle mal-alignment of the patella, to a chronic patella dislocation. The most common form...
Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” A meniscus tear is one of the most common presenting conditions to an Orthopaedic surgeon. They can occur in any age group, and can be seen following both an acute injury, as well as in the chronic (long term) setting....
Orthopaedics 360 INFO “A Place to Learn” Knee Arthritis is slightly more common than Hip Arthritis, and occurs in many more patterns than in the hip. A knee is composed of 3 main compartments, with any combination of these compartments making a knee...
Orthopaedics 360 INFO “A Place to Learn” Anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur frequently in sport. Females are more prone to ruptures than men, and generally, they result in instability requiring surgery. The ACL is a ligament inside the knee that...