Knee

The knee cap (patella) moves up and down along a groove in the femur every time the knee bends or straightens. There are a number of different structures that can cause anterior knee pain, however the problem generally stems from muscle weakness or imbalance around the hip and knee. What Is It Muscle weakness and ... Read More

The knee contains two c shaped rings or cartilage or menisci on the top of the tibia – one on the inside (medial meniscus) and one on the outside (lateral meniscus). The function of the menisci is to provide stability and cushioning to the knee. Meniscus injury usually occurs as a result of a forceful ... Read More

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of 4 strong stabilising ligaments of the knee. It acts to prevent excessive movement of the tibia (shin bone) on the femur (thigh bone). ACL tears are most often associated with high impact sports, where the knee is forced to make sudden changes of direction or contact sports ... Read More

The medial co-lateral ligament or MCL is one of 4 main stabilising ligaments of the knee. It is a thick, strong ligament which runs from the femur to the tibia on the inside of the knee and acts to restrict opening up of the inside of the joint. The MCL is almost always injured as ... Read More

Osgood Schlatter’s disease is a knee injury which occurs during childhood. It is an overuse injury and occurs when a traction force on the tibial tuberosity, disrupts the immature bone.  This results in pain and inflammation at the tibial tuberosity (the bony point on the lower leg below the knee), where the tendon from the ... Read More

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