KNEE
Find out more about anatomy of the Knee joint and how it works by clicking here
The 3D animation library below explains a number of typical knee operations.
Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (AAOS)
Broken Bones and Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Collateral Ligament Injuries
- Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
- Common Knee Injuries
- Distal Femur (Thighbone) Fractures of the Knee
- Fractures of the Proximal Tibia (Shinbone)
- Growth Plate Fractures
- Meniscus Tears
- Meniscus Tears (video)
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
- Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures
- Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)
- Patellar Tendon Tear
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Shin Splints
- Stress Fractures
- Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures
- Unstable Kneecap
Diseases and Conditions
- Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Compartment Syndrome
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Discoid Meniscus
- Limb Length Discrepancy
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
- Osteonecrosis of the Knee
- Patellofemoral Arthritis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Pes Anserine (Knee Tendon) Bursitis
- Prepatellar (Kneecap) Bursitis
Treatments and Surgeries
- ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
- Activities After a Knee Replacement
- Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
- How to Use Crutches, Canes and Walkers
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
- Knee Conditioning Program
- Knee Exercises
- Knee Replacement Implants
- Osteotomy of the Knee
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
Interactive Learning Module
Dr Morse is a Specialist Orthopaedic practitioner based in Townsville and consulting in Ayr.