Introduction The operating room (OR) is a dynamic environment characterised by multilayered social interactions, unpredictability, low tolerance for mistakes and high expectations. The orthopaedic OR is exceptionally dynamic, with operations…
Introduction After injury, patients are faced with an overwhelming amount of unfamiliar experiences and information. At a basic level, injury and surgery force people into a recovery process foreign to…
Introduction Arthrofibrosis of the knee is a significant complication after intraarticular injury, including trauma, infection, surgical repair or reconstruction and knee arthroplasty. Arthrofibrosis leads to contracture of the joint, limiting…
Introduction In addition to common knee pathologies which present to a sports medicine practice, there are other relatively uncommon pathologies which rely on one’s physical examination skills and knowledge of…
Introduction The cases of patients suffering from complex knee injuries vary in complexity and severity. These patients may have isolated lower extremity injuries or can present with more complex injury…
Introduction The postoperative management of patients with complex knee surgery is an essential part of the overall treatment of these patients. Ensuring a well-planned postoperative process can ensure the best…
Introduction Knee injuries in children and adolescents are common. , There has been a significant increase in sport participation among young athletes in recent years, and overuse and traumatic injuries…
Pathological Conditions of the Patellar Tendon Acute Tears of the Patellar Tendon Anatomy The patellar tendon is part of the extensor mechanism of the knee that includes the quadriceps muscle,…
Epidemiology Quadriceps tendon tears are a common cause of disruption of the extensor mechanism about the knee. Quadriceps tendon tears occur more often than patellar tendon tears but less often…
Introduction Lateral patellar instability is a common knee disorder, particularly in children and adolescents. Its aetiology is multifactorial, and typically it is caused by a combination of soft tissue and…
