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A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. It can happen to anyone, but it particularly affects people who play sport regularly and older adult...
A tear of the knee's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common injury in people who play sport, and it can be treated in several ways.
A posterior cruciate ligament tear is a relatively rare knee condition that results from a high-energy injury. Common causes of a posterior cruciate ligament...
Patellofemoral instability refers to the tendency of the kneecap to shift laterally out of the femoral trochlea, causing episodes of subluxation or dislocati...
An articular cartilage defect is a common and serious condition of the knee and, as the name suggests, represents damage to the cartilage of the joint. It ca...
The posterolateral corner of the knee was neglected for a long time. Recent research has yielded valuable insights into this complicated region. Even though...
Osteochondritis dissecans is the fragmentation of cartilage and the separation of subchondral bone from a joint surface. It can occur in the knee, but also i...
The patella, or kneecap, is a short, flattened sesamoid bone which, together with the tibia and the femur, forms the knee joint. The patella covers the knee,...
Cartilage covers the bone ends inside a joint. Articular cartilage absorbs shock and ensures minimal friction within the joint. Cartilage injuries are common...
Autor : Dr. Ion Bogdan Codorean Corpii liberi intraarticulari au fost gasiti in orice articulatie din corp, dar cel mai frecvent la nivelul genunchiului. De...
An ACTIFIT artificial meniscus is a honeycomb-like structure that allows blood to flow through it and provides an anchor for a new, growing layer of cells. T...
The shoulder is made up of three bones: the upper arm bone (the humerus), the flat shoulder bone (the scapula) and the collarbone. The shoulder is the most m...
Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common shoulder injuries. They occur following a significant injury, or as a result of overuse from lifting the arms...
Subacromial impingement is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in adults. It results from pressure exerted by the acromion (a part of the scapula)...
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder occurs when calcium deposits form on or within the tendons of the shoulder. The tissue around the deposit becomes inflame...
Adhesive capsulitis (or frozen shoulder) is a condition that restricts movement in the shoulder joint through contraction and scarring of the joint capsule....
An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury affecting the back of the leg. It occurs most frequently in people who play competitive aerobic sports, though not ex...
A patellar tendon rupture is a disabling injury. It usually requires surgical treatment to restore knee function.
A quadriceps tendon rupture is a disabling injury. It usually requires surgical treatment to restore knee function. Quadriceps tendon ruptures can be partial...
Osteochondritis dissecans of the talus is a condition in which a fragment of bone covered by cartilage undergoes necrosis. Sometimes it becomes a loose body...
Knee osteoarthritis — or gonarthrosis — is degeneration of the knee joint, which usually becomes clinically apparent in older patients (generally over 60). G...
In Greek mythology, Achilles is perhaps the greatest hero of the Trojan War, yet he has a single weak point: his heel. Like Achilles, a great many athletes f...
Arthroscopy is the gold standard in modern orthopaedic treatment — minimally invasive, precise and effective.
5–10 mm incisions versus traditional open surgery. Less tissue trauma, reduced postoperative pain and minimal scarring.
Return to daily activities in days or weeks rather than months. Athletes can return to the field following personalized recovery protocols.
HD visualization inside the joint. Diagnosis and treatment are performed simultaneously, with far greater accuracy than classic methods.