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What happens if I injure my Posterior Cruciate Ligament?

What is a Posterior Cruciate Ligament injury? The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located at the back of the knee. The PCL connects the thighbone to the shinbone. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that attach bones to one another. A PCL injury is not usually as serious as an ACL injury, though it can

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Understanding Meniscal Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Meniscal Injury The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage (a type of connective tissue)within the knee. There is an inner (medial) and outer (lateral) meniscus in each knee. It acts as a shock absorber in the knee, helps to lubricate the knee, and helps to stabilise the knee joint. Common Patterns of injury Meniscal

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Understanding Tibial Plateau Fractures: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options

What is a Tibia? The shin bone is also known as the tibia and forms part of the knee joint. This part of the tibia is also known as the tibia plateau. As part of the knee joint, the tibial plateau helps to support your body weight and allows the knee to bend and straighten.

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What should I do if I have a collateral ligament injury of the knee?

What is a collateral ligament injury? A ligament is a connective tissue which connects two bones together. Collateral ligaments of the knees keep your knees stable by preventing your excessive sideways movement. There is a collateral ligament on the inside (medial) and outside (lateral) of the knee.[1] How does this injury occur? A collateral ligament (CL)

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