Buckling after Total Knee Replacement
…risk for knee instability after TKR. Intraoperative fluoroscopic image showing modular revision knee replacement. What is Buckling After Total Knee Replacement? Imagine you’re walking, and suddenly your knee gives out,…
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Knee
…as heavy alcohol consumption and diseases like Gaucher’s disease also increase the likelihood of developing knee AVN. X-ray showing total knee replacement surgery in a patient with AVN knee. Why It Happens…
ACL Surgery Rehabilitation
…it Important? Before diving into surgery and rehabilitation, it’s essential to understand the anatomy of the knee and the role of the ACL. The knee joint is a complex structure…
ACL Surgery Graft Failure Symptoms
…during physical activities or movements that stress the knee. Persistent Pain: Continuous or recurring pain, particularly during activities like bending, twisting, or squatting. Swelling: Swelling around the knee joint, which…
ACL Surgery Complications
…of knee flexion, loss of knee extension, knee pain, and graft rupture. Instruments used to drill the tunnel in ACL reconstruction. Postoperative complications Stiffness is a common post-ACL reconstruction complication…
ACL Surgery – Allograft vs Autograft
…hamstrings. The hamstrings are required to bend the knee and a tendon graft from the hamstring may cause knee weakness. Similar weakness in straightening the knee may result from quadriceps…
ACL Reconstruction Surgery
…too far forward. When it tears, the knee can feel unstable and may develop cartilage damage or early arthritis if not treated. Many patients choose reconstruction to restore knee stability…
