Ask any professional athlete and they will tell you a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. That’s because any activity – sports-related or otherwise – that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, can result in a torn meniscus. The meniscus is the C-shaped piece of [Read More]
Ligament Tear
Surgical Repair of Torn Knee Ligaments
A torn knee ligament causes knee pain, swelling, and instability, greatly restricting knee movement and rendering you unable to pivot, turn, or twist your leg. Activities involving these movements can cause your knee to buckle or give way. If you have a torn knee ligament and you no longer get [Read More]
Recovery Process from a Ligament Tear
Ligament tears are common when performing in sports or just when stepping awkwardly. These injuries occur when an individual’s joint is stretched out beyond the normal range, causing the ligament to partially or fully tear. If the ligament is only partially torn, you will likely be told by your [Read More]
