What is knee dislocation? A dislocated knee is a serious injury in which the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) become disconnected. This is different from a dislocated kneecap, which is when the kneecap (patella) becomes detached from its groove at the end of the femur. It should also not be confused with […]
What are knee cartilage injuries? Within the knee joint, the cartilage – the joint surface covering the ends of the bones – acts as a shock absorber that cushions the bones, allowing them to move smoothly. It can become damaged through arthritis or by an accident where the meniscus is torn during sports such as tennis, hockey, football or
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Knee problems in children and young people As children become more involved in extreme sports such as skiing and snowboarding and are generally more active at a younger age, Professor Adrian Wilson and his team are seeing increasing cases of ligament damage, particularly to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). As children’s bones and ligaments are
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Arthritis, or degenerative osteoarthritis, of the knee is caused by long term wear and tear to the cartilage that naturally cushions the knee joint. This causes the bones in the joint to rub together and cause permanent damage. In some cases, arthritis can also be triggered – or made worse – by a knee injury
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What are hip labral tears? The ring of cartilage around the outside rim of the hip socket is called the labrum. It cushions the hip joint and helps to hold the ball at the top of the femur securely within the hip socket. Hip labral tears can occur in people who participate in high impact
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What are hip muscle, tendon and nerve injuries? Injuries to the muscles, tendons and nerves in the hip can cause similar types and levels of pain, so it is important to undergo an examination with an orthopaedic specialist to establish a definitive diagnosis and identify the most appropriate type of treatment. Among the common types
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A hip sprain is caused by tearing or stretching the ligaments that surround the hip, joining one bone to another. This is different to a hip flexor strain, which is an injury to the muscles that you use to lift your knees, including the iliopsoas (iliacus and psoas muscles) and the rectus femoris, part of
What is hip impingement (FAI)? Hip impingement occurs when a problem inside the hip joint interferes with its smooth motion, preventing the ball from gliding smoothly inside the socket. Over time, the cartilage can become damaged, leading to hip (or femoro acetabular) impingement, which is a risk factor for early osteoarthritis of the hip. What causes
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What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a serious injury that is particularly common among older people. Bones tend to become weaker and more brittle with age and older people are more prone to trips and falls as a result of certain medical conditions that cause confusion, or due to poor eyesight or
What are hip dysplasia / congenital hip problems? Most people who have hip dysplasia (also referred to as congenital hip problems) are born with it, even though symptoms may not always develop until young adulthood. Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball of the thighbone (femur). The result is that
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