Anatomy of the Knee

The knee joint is more than a simple hinge joint. It is designed to carry much of the force of bending such as stair climbing and rising from a seated position.

Knees are a functional combination of following elements:

• Bones
• Articular Cartilage
• Meniscus
• Ligaments
• Muscles

How the Knee Works

To understand the functions, conditions, surgeries & procedures of the knee, Dr Biggs has included an interactive animated presentation.

Knee Injuries

The knee is the most common joint in the body to suffer injury. Many of these injuries are caused by overuse of muscles and ligaments.They also commonly occur during sports .

Common sports and age related injuries in the knee are:

• Meniscal tears
• Cartilage damage
• Anterior cruciate ligament tears
• Osteoarthritis

These Knee injuries and conditions may require surgical intervention.

Other surgical procedures performed on the knee by Dr Biggs include:

• Knee cap replacement surgery
• Partial joint replacement surgery
• Total joint replacement surgery