Patient Information Sheets
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ACL Tear
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear most are most often caused by changing direction rapidly, stopping suddenly or landing from a jump....
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Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition involving the breakdown of the protective cartilage covering the ends of the bones, where two bones meet to form a joint...
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Meniscal Tears
A meniscal tear may occur suddenly during sports where players may bend and twist the knee at the same time causing a tear....
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PCL Tear
The most common cause of a PCL tear is by direct impact to the front of the tibia when the knee is bent, often referred to as the "dashboard injury"....
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Anterior Knee Pain
Chondromalacia,technically termed Chondromalacia Patellae, is the most common cause of chronic knee pain. ...
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Knee Arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure in which a joint is viewed using a small camera, usually performed as day surgery....
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Patella Instability
Patella instability is usually a result of repeat patellar dislocations or subluxations. There are several factors in the cause of patellar subluxatio...