Discoid Meniscus

Discoid Meniscus

Dr Quang Dao Discoid meniscus is a congenital variant of the meniscus which can affect its size, shape and stability. Most often, it affects the lateral meniscus.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anatomy

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anatomy

Dr Quang Dao Information for orthopaedic surgeons (ACL Anatomy) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is composed of collagen fibres that connects the tibia to the femur. Currently there are two popular theories to describe the anatomy of the ACL. They are the Double...
Anterolateral Structures of the Knee

Anterolateral Structures of the Knee

Dr Quang Dao Information for orthopaedic surgeons Some patients still report rotatory instability following well performed anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. This may be due to neglected concomitant injuries to the anterolateral structures of the knee. In the...
Meniscus Tears

Meniscus Tears

Meniscus It is a fibrocartilage structure inside the knee joint which articulates between the femoral condyle and tibial plateau. There are two menisci in the knee – medial and lateral. From the top view, they are semilunar in shape. The medial meniscus looks like the...