Patella Dislocation
Patella dislocations are a common musculoskeletal injury accounting for approximately 2 to 3% of all knee injuries (Atkin et al., 2020). A patella dislocation occurs when the kneecap (patella) completely moves out of its normal place in the trochlear joint groove at...
Hip Labral Tear
The hip is a ball and socket joint formed between the femur and acetabulum of the pelvis. The acetabulum (the concave portion) has a ring of fibrocartilage, known as the labrum, which acts to deepen the hip joint providing more stability to keep the ball in the...
What is a meniscus tear?
The medial and lateral menisci are two C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures located on the top of the tibia. They act as a shock absorber, stabiliser and are an attachment site for tendons, muscles and ligaments. Acute meniscal tears typically occur through...
Syndesmosis / High Ankle Sprains
Often referred to as a high ankle sprain, “syndesmotic injuries, account for around 11% to 17% of total ankle sprains” (Salaameh et al, 2022). The Sydnesmosis is a complex ligamentous structure that joins the tibia and fibula just above the talus of the ankle. It is...