by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries commonly result from a direct impact to the front of the shinbone (tibia) such as falling on a bent knee or striking the shin against a dashboard during a car accident. PCL injuries may also occur with hyperextension of the...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
The quadriceps tendon connects the muscles in the front of the thigh with the top of the kneecap and allows you to straighten you knee. Although anyone can tear the quadriceps tendon, these tears are more common among middle-aged people. A complete quadriceps tendon...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports are at risk for meniscal tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
General information Cartilage is an important structure that covers the ends of bones allowing them to glide over each other with minimal fraction. Cartilage injury can occur acutely as a result of a specific injury, chronic wear-and-tear, infection, or inflammatory...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe pain in the front (anterior) part of the knee. It is one of the most common complaints seen by physicians very common among young women. Patellofemoral pain syndrome results from a combination of structural...
