Home / Patient Info / Conditions and Procedures / Knee Knee Conditions Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the major ligaments of the knee that is in the middle of the knee and runs from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). For more information about Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears, click on below tabs. Patient Info Knee Fractures A fracture is a condition in which there is break in the continuity of the bone. In younger individuals these fractures are caused from high energy injuries, as from a motor vehicle accident. For more information about Knee Fractures, click on below tabs. Patient Info Meniscus Tear Meniscus tear is the commonest knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. A suddenly bend or twist in your knee cause the meniscus to tear. For more information about Meniscus Tear, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Articular Cartilage Defects Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint. Cartilage helps the bones move smoothly against each other and can withstand the weight of the body during activities such as running and jumping. For more information about Articular Cartilage Defects, click on below tabs. Patient Info Procedures Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. It is a strong rope like structure located in the center of the knee running from the femur to the tibia. For more information about Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction , click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Bear Implant The BEAR Implant is the first medical advancement to enable your body to heal its own torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) For more information about Bear Implant , click on below tabs. Patient Info Knee Joint Replacement Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts. For more information about Knee Joint Replacement, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Meniscal Surgery Meniscus tear is the commonest knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. A suddenly bend or twist in your knee cause the meniscus to tear. For more information about Meniscal Surgery, click on below tabs. Patient Info Partial Knee Replacement Unicompartmental knee replacement is a minimally invasive surgery in which only the damaged compartment of the knee is replaced with an implant. For more information about Partial Knee Replacement, click on below tabs. Patient Info
