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The KNEEguru site is a learning site with contributions from patients, surgeons, athletic trainers, physiotherapists and researchers.

We recognise that advances in the management of knee problems are slow to reach the general public due to the snail-paced filtration of medical research to public media. The KNEEguru website bridges the gap and brings up-to-date information to you in an easy-to-read format.

Important new developments in cartilage repair offer hope to patients who want to avoid or slow down arthritic degeneration of the knee. This is a focal area of medical attention at the moment, with immense potential for the future.

Knee replacement surgery is becoming less invasive, with the development of computer-assisted surgery and minimally-invasive techniques. The prosthetic implants are also becoming more tailored to both variations in anatomy and to specific arthritic problems.

Surgical techniques of cruciate ligament reconstruction are becoming standardised, allowing better long term evaluation. Improved understanding of the rehabilitation process has also improved the outcome after cruciate ligament surgery.

Progress is being made slowly in improving the outlook for patients with severe meniscus damage. Meniscus transplant is now almost mainstream, and genetic engineering is stimulating the development of replaceable menisci. This may in the long term reduce the likelihood of arthritis and eventual knee replacement after a meniscus injury.

Kneecap problems continue to challenge both patients and their clinicians, but some consensus and clarity is beginning to emerge. This will remain a key area for some time until the medical profession standardises concepts and terminology. The KNEEguru bulletin board users are making a significant contribution to the topic of arthrofibrosis involving the patella.

There is a beginner's section on the KNEEguru site, where you can go through knee anatomy, knee words, and the common symptoms and problems related to the knee.

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