Knee Anatomy

Knee joints are one of the most important parts in the movement that carries the whole weight of the body. It is a complex component formed by the combination of the thigh bone (femur), shinbone (tibia) and kneecaps (patella). At the same time, it is a whole formed by muscles with ligaments that surround and…

Meniscus Tears

The complex is a crescent-shaped structure that provides joint integrity within the knee joint, supports the cartilages to prevent friction and also acts as a shock absorber that prevents the cartilages from hitting each other during walking. The menisci can be damaged in many different ways. Falls and bumps, backward movements, knee sprains and wear…

Front/Rear Cross Ties

These are two ligaments that cross each other inside the knee. Their specific function is to restrict the movement of the knee in the anterior and posterior positions and to keep the knee more stable.   Tears occur especially as a result of blows to the knee and sudden turns of the body while the…