For instance, if the anterior cruciate ligament were to rupture, the tibia can slide forward (subluxate) and impact the femoral condyle (a so-called kissing contusion).

Articular cartilage defects of the knee comprise of a spectrum of disease entities from single, focal defects to advanced degenerative disease of articular (hyaline) cartilage.

The inner side of the knee or the medial femoral condyle is the most common area for a cartilage defect. Given its location, these are also the easiest cartilage defects to repair. Notice the smooth white …

Mar 11, 2025 · Learn about the causes and symptoms of knee osteochondral defects, how they’re diagnosed, and the cutting-edge treatments that can help restore healthy joint function.

The femoral condyles are located on the end of the thigh bone, or the femur, covered by articular cartilage and work as a shock absorber.

Left, articular cartilage defect of the medial femoral condyle. Right, arthroscopy picture following microfracture of this well-contained cartilage defect demonstrating flow of pluripotent cells into the …

Mar 29, 2011 · Can you show me how a full thickness cartilage defect of the knee looks like? Sure. This is a person who has pain in the right knee after when playing tennis. MRI scan showed a full …

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