What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main ligaments in the knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), as seen below: The ACL is a rope-like structure that mainly functions to prevent the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur, and
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreMeniscal 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
Read MoreeA long bone is a bone that is longer than it is wide. It makes up most of the length of the limbs in humans. Some examples of long bones are the Femur (thigh bone), the Tibia (shin bone), and the Humerus (bone of the upper arm). Long Bone Fractures are soft tissue injuries that
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