In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain
In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain
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Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that are crucial to the stability of your knee. It
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: An ACL reconstruction is a procedure performed on your knee during which your damaged ACL (or anterior cruciate ligament) is
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Video Presented by JRF Ortho: A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. A
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. A
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The ulnar collateral ligament stabilizes the inside of the elbow through its various flexing and extending motions. This ligament can
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It provides a smooth gliding surface for
New high definition update of our Torn ACL Reconstruction ? Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft?animation. This updated animation describes the bone-patellar tendon-bone graft harvest and ACL reconstruction
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