Not all meniscus tears are equal. A meniscus root tear is a serious type that is easy to miss. Missing it matters because a torn root behaves almost like a complete meniscus removal and can accelerate knee arthritis. So what is a meniscal root tear, how is it diagnosed, and why is repair so [...]
A hot, swollen, painful knee in a young, active person is usually blamed on a sports injury. But occasionally the cause is an infection inside the joint — and one that's easy to miss is gonorrhea. When the gonorrhea bacterium spreads through the bloodstream and settles in a joint, it causes gonococcal septic arthritis, a [...]
Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is one of the most common problems we see. Most people improve with exercise, weight management, and injections into the knee. But some don't — and not everyone wants, or is suitable for, a knee replacement. For these people, a genicular nerve block offers a targeted, non-surgical way to [...]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a key stabilising structure in the knee. ACL tears are well recognised in sport, but a less common — and easily missed — condition is mucoid degeneration of the ACL. It's often associated with ACL cysts, fluid-filled lesions that develop within or around the ligament. Though rare, these [...]
A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury of the knee is less common than an injury to the medial ligament — but it can be just as serious for an athlete. An LCL injury usually follows trauma, twisting, or a force that drives the knee inward. Recognising and treating it promptly is essential for a [...]
A snapping biceps femoris tendon is a rare cause of discomfort on the outer side of the knee, particularly in active people. It refers to a snapping sensation around the outside of the knee, typically during repetitive bending— such as squatting, running, or cycling. It may be painless at first, but it can become [...]
Biceps femoris tendonitis (also called biceps femoris tendinitis) is an overuse injury that affects the lower portion of the biceps femoris tendon, located near the outside of the back of the knee. The biceps femoris is one of the three hamstring muscles. The muscle inserts on the fibular head just below the outer aspect [...]
A quadriceps tendon tear is a significant injury to the large tendon connecting the quadriceps muscle to the top of the kneecap. This tendon is vital for straightening the knee, so a tear significantly affects lower-limb function. It's more common in middle-aged and older adults, but it also occurs in athletes. So how does [...]
IT band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is one of the most common causes of pain on the outside of the knee, particularly in runners. We usually manage it with physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory treatment, including a cortisone injection. But in chronic cases that resist these, some doctors use Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, mainly where hip-muscle tightness [...]
Tendonitis is a common condition that affects the upper and lower body. While most cases of tendonitis will improve with conservative measures, such as modified activity and strengthening exercises, some cases are resistant to these treatments and may require surgery. The Tenex procedure UK is a minimally invasive approach that can potentially replace surgery. [...]
