Dr Majed Issa

WHAT IS IT? The medial patellofemoral ligament (or MPFL) is a ligament that attaches to the inner edge of the patella and the inner femoral condyle on the inner side of the femur. It stabilizes the patella by preventing it from dislocating outward...

The menisci are two crescent-shaped structures interposed between the femur and the tibia, serving both as stabilizers and shock absorbers for the knee joint.Thus, they protect the cartilage from excessive pressure and hence wear. They have a fairly hard elastic consistency, like rubber.The menisci can either crack or...

CARTILAGE GRAFT: WHAT IS IT? Cartilage covers the bone surfaces in joints. It does not regenerate, or does so very minimally. Its disappearance can cause pain and lead to osteoarthritis in the long term. In cases of limited substance loss, it is...

Tibial or femoral osteotomy at the knee is a so-called “conservative” surgical technique used in the treatment of early to moderate knee osteoarthritis, in contrast to non-conservative techniques such as knee prostheses.Internal knee osteoarthritis is favored by an anomaly in the axis of the lower limb...

At the center of the knee joint, two powerful ligaments stabilize the joint in rotational movements and anterior or posterior translations. These are the cruciate ligaments (anterior and posterior), which constitute what is called the central pivot. It’s like two very tight, inelastic ropes that bathe in the...

Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease affecting more than one in four people after the age of 65. It leads to a progressive destruction of the knee’s articular cartilage.The wear of the cartilage is accompanied by a degradation of the menisci, muscles, and synovial inflammation.It is a global affliction of the...