What is the ACL? The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a tough band of connective tissue that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone...

What is an osteotomy? An osteotomy is a surgical procedure where a cut is made in a bone to allow a surgeon to change the alignment. The bone is...

Knee Pain When a patient presents with knee pain, a thorough assessment is required to obtain an accurate diagnosis.  If someone’s knee pain...

What is a traumatic meniscus injury? Each knee has two menisci. The medial meniscus sits between the tibia and the femur in the part of the knee...

What is a posterior cruciate ligament injury (PCL)? The cruciate ligaments are found in the middle of your knee joint, forming an “X”...

What is osteochondritis dissecans? These are localised areas of damage to the cartilage surface and underlying bone. Over two-thirds of lesions...

What are osteochondral defects? These are localised areas of damage to the cartilage surface of the knee joint. It’s like a pothole on an...

What is meniscus degeneration? Each knee has two menisci. The medial meniscus sits between the tibia and the femur in the part of the knee...

What is knee osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is very common and can be thought of as a wear and tear condition of the cartilage...

What are fat pad injuries? The main fat pad in the knee sits behind the tendon that connects the knee cap to the shin bone. It lies between the...