by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports are at risk for meniscal tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
General information Cartilage is an important structure that covers the ends of bones allowing them to glide over each other with minimal fraction. Cartilage injury can occur acutely as a result of a specific injury, chronic wear-and-tear, infection, or inflammatory...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe pain in the front (anterior) part of the knee. It is one of the most common complaints seen by physicians very common among young women. Patellofemoral pain syndrome results from a combination of structural...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
Arthritis means joint inflammation. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of knee pain. Often times, the onset of pain is insidious and you may not recall a particular injury. Osteoarthritis is due to the breakdown or wear of the cartilage surfaces of the...
by Dr. Sam Taylor | Mar 27, 2015
The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily injured. It is made of four main components: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. You knee is made up of many important structures (below) any of which can be injured. The most common knee...
