Meniscus repair is an alternative to “trimming” (partial meniscectomy) for some patients with meniscus tears. It is often performed in patients who are young and involved in sports or other physically demanding recreational activities.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
The posterior cruciate ligament is in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the thighbone to the shinbone. An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament requires a powerful force. Injuries are often due to a blow to the knee while it is bent.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This article discusses the 9 most common causes of crackling, popping, creaking, and other symptoms in the knees — including when you should see a doctor to have them checked out.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
During the past several years, much has been written about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its potential effectiveness in the treatment of some injuries. Although it is not exactly clear how PRP works, laboratory studies have shown that it can potentially speed up the healing process in some injuries.| orthoinfo.aaos.org