Deep Seated Pain at Back of Knee with Bending – Think of Mucoid Degeneration of ACL
Mucoid Degeneration of the ACL What Is Mucoid Degeneration of the ACL? This is basically an MRI diagnosis of expansion and increased signal of an intact ACL in a person with knee pain which is worse on knee flexion/bending. Presentation Patients usually present with...
Painful Lump Over The Foot – It Could Be Bony Spurs
This is a peculiar situation that presents to my clinic from time to time. The patient complains of a painful swelling over the top of the foot. This lump feels bony and can be “unsightly”. A possible diagnosis is a ganglion. This is a fluid-filled sac...
Enhancing Cartilage Repair in the Knee Joint | Enhanced Microfracture
Cartilage Repair using Microfracture The articular cartilage of the knee joint covers the underlying bone of the knee and cushions it from shock during walking and running activities. Damage to the articular cartilage can lead to pain, swelling and eventually...
