Collateral Ligament InjuriesKnee ligament sprains or tears are a common sports injury. Your knee ligaments connect your thighbone to your lower leg bones. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are found on th

Discoid MeniscusThe meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage that sits in between the bones of the knee and acts as a cushion to protect the bones during movement. Each knee has two menisci.Healthy menisci are shaped like crescent moons (in

Growth Plate FracturesThe bones of children and adults share many of the same risks for injury. But because they are still growing, a child's bones are also subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture.Growth plates are areas of cart

Sprains, Strains and Other Soft-Tissue InjuriesThe most common soft tissues injured are muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These injuries often occur during sports and exercise activities, but sometimes simple everyday activities can cause an injury.

Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft FracturesThe tibia, or shinbone, is the most commonly fractured long bone in the body. A tibial shaft fracture occurs along the length of the bone, below the knee and above the ankle.It typically takes a major force to caus

Chondromyxoid FibromaChondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) is one of the rarest of bone tumors, accounting for less than 1% of all bone tumors.It is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that most often develops in older children and young adults under 30 years of

Diabetic (Charcot) FootDiabetes is a condition of elevated blood sugar that affects about 6 percent of the population in the United States, or about 16 million people. Diabetic foot problems are a major health concern and are a common cause of hosp

Hip StrainsA hip strain occurs when one of the muscles supporting the hip joint is stretched beyond its limit or torn. Strains may be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the injury. A severe strain can limit your ability to move y