by wcb | Apr 14, 2020 | Knee pathology, Young patient
Knee Sprain Knee Sprain This is an elongation and possible rupture of the collateral or cruciate ligaments of the knee due to a twisting movement. Depending on the degree of severity, the treatment will be functional, conservative (plaster or brace), or...
by wcb | Apr 14, 2020 | Knee pathology, Young patient
Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee It is mainly seen in young people. Uncommon in sports medicine, it corresponds to a necrosis of the bone located under the articular cartilages, which can cause pain, swelling,...
by wcb | Apr 14, 2020 | Knee pathology, Young patient
Recurrent patellar dislocation Recurrent patellar dislocation Patellar dislocation refers to the complete displacement of the kneecap out of its normal alignment. The most common direction for dislocation is outward (laterally). When this happens, the muscles...
by wcb | Apr 13, 2020 | Knee pathology, Young patient
Patellofemoral syndrome Patellofemoral syndrome Patellofemoral syndrome is a condition commonly described as pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, known as the patella. Common causes of the condition are overuse of the knee joint and...
by wcb | Apr 13, 2020 | Knee pathology, Young patient
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury Injuries of the ACL are much more common than posterior cruciate ligament injuries. One of the strongest ligaments in the knee is the anterior cruciate ligament. It connects...
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