Repair of Radial Tear of Medial Meniscus
The medial meniscus is attached to the tibial bone at the anterior root and posterior root. It acts almost like a hammock to support the load from weight bearing in the medial compartment of the knee joint. A posterior root tear of the medial meniscus or a radial tear of the medial meniscus will result … Continue reading
Surgical Treatment of Chronic Proximal Rectus Femoris Rupture
Rectus Femoris Anatomy The quadriceps muscle group is vital for athletes who participate in sports that require running, jumping and kicking. Of the four muscles that comprise this group, the rectus femoris is the most commonly strained and also has the most complex anatomy. The rectus femoris goes from the hip to the knee and can … Continue reading
Repair of Medial Meniscus Root Tear
Medial Meniscus Posterior Horn Root Tear Injury to the medial meniscus root results in loss of the ability of the knee to withstand hoop strain, resulting in contact pressure increases and kinematic alterations. In layman terms, a medial meniscus posterior horn root tear will lead to loss of the shock absorption function of the medial … Continue reading
Regaining Ability to Walk after a Periprosthetic Fracture of the Knee
An elderly lady presented with severe pain, deformity and swelling of her right knee after a fall when she slipped on a wet floor. She was not able to stand or walk. She has a history of right knee osteoarthritis with a total knee replacement done more than 20 years ago. She was able to … Continue reading
Avascular Necrosis of the Knee Joint | Role of a Partial Knee Replacement
What is Avascular Necrosis of the Knee? Avascular necrosis is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bones. Without blood, the bone tissue dies, and ultimately the bone may collapse. If the process involves the bones near a joint, it often leads to collapse of the joint surface. … Continue reading
An Arthroscopic (Key-hole) Treatment of Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow is a common cause of lateral sided elbow pain. Contrary to the given name, many sufferers of tennis elbow do not necessarily play tennis. The diagnosis is usually straight forward. The area of the tennis elbow pain can be identified with one finger and it is usually on the outer bony prominence of … Continue reading
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