Joint cartilage is a connective tissue with a smooth and slippery surface, found in joints such as the knee. It allows bones of the knee joint to slide over each other smoothly, so as to minimise friction during movement. Cartilage Lesions are common injuries that refer to holes that develop in cartilage. These holes may
Read MoreThe patella, also known as the kneecap bone, is a flat and rounded triangular bone which connects the thigh bone and shin bone. Injuries to the knee can sometimes lead to the patella breaking. How does the Patella Fracture? Patella Fractures usually occur from direct impact onto the patella. An example of this is a
Read MoreTreatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) depends on the stage of the disease. In the early stages of the disease, non-surgical treatments, minor surgical procedures, and knee injections predominate. When knee degeneration has become moderate to severe, surgical treatments become the predominant option. Do discuss with your surgeon the options available for your specific condition. Non-surgical
Read MoreWhat is kneecap dislocation? Kneecap dislocation, also known as patellar dislocation, occurs when the kneecap (patella) moves out of its original position. In the process, the connective tissues that hold the patella bone in place may also stretch and tear. We will focus on acquired patella dislocations that happen due to injuries. Some patients may
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