Knee
Meniscus tear: a knee specialist's guide
How a meniscus tear happens, from twisting injuries to gradual wear, plus MRI diagnosis and arthroscopic vs conservative treatment for the knee.
This page brings together all the clinical articles and patient guides on the site, organized by topic — knee, shoulder, sports medicine, and more. Each one is here to support informed decisions about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, and does not replace an in-person medical assessment.
Every article is written and medically reviewed by Dr. Hagai Moskovich, an orthopedic knee and shoulder surgeon with Soroka training, European fellowships, and an evidence-based approach. For personal advice and a treatment plan tailored to you, book a visit to the clinic.
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Orthopedic articles by topic
Knee
Knee
Knee pain: causes and treatment
Common causes of knee pain, expert orthopedic assessment, and conservative or surgical options from a knee specialist near Gedera.
Knee
Patellofemoral pain
The mechanics behind anterior knee pain, smart loading strategies, and a stepwise rehab plan to get you moving comfortably again.
Knee
Knee osteoarthritis
The stages of knee wear, non-operative care, injections, and when surgery is worth considering — guidance from a knee specialist.
Sports injuries
Sports injuries
ACL tear: assessment and treatment
How an ACL tear happens, what knee instability feels like, plus reconstruction graft choices and realistic return-to-sport timelines.
Sports injuries
Runner’s knee
Overload-related knee pain in runners, smart training adjustments, and a clear plan for getting back to running.
Sports injuries
MCL injury
How medial knee ligament sprains are graded and the recovery timelines you can realistically expect.
Sports injuries
Sports knee injuries
Pivoting and contact knee injuries, clear return-to-play criteria, and the basics of preventing re-injury.
Sports injuries
Sports shoulder injuries
Overhead athletes, contact injuries, and a structured return to sport built around your goals.
Sports injuries
Return to sport after surgery
The milestones, strength testing, and gradual exposure to sport-specific loads that guide a safe return.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Rotator cuff tear: causes and surgery options
How rotator cuff tears and impingement develop, when conservative care or arthroscopic repair helps, and when a reverse shoulder replacement is considered.
Shoulder
Shoulder dislocation and instability
Why the shoulder dislocates, the difference between dislocation and subluxation, and how recurrent instability is treated by a shoulder specialist.
Shoulder
Shoulder pain: causes and treatment
Expert evaluation of the rotator cuff, instability, and stiffness, with a clear treatment plan from a shoulder specialist near Gedera.
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder
The stages of adhesive capsulitis and the treatments that help restore comfortable, pain-free shoulder motion.
Shoulder
Shoulder tendinopathy
Load management, guided exercise, and injections in selected cases to calm a painful, irritated shoulder tendon.
Shoulder
Shoulder labrum tear
SLAP and instability-related labral tears explained — the catching and instability they cause, and when surgery is discussed.
Biologic treatments
Biologic treatments
PRP injections
Who benefits from PRP injections, what to expect from treatment, and how they fit into a broader orthopedic care plan.
Biologic treatments
Orthokine therapy
How Orthokine autologous anti-inflammatory serum works and how to tell whether you may be a candidate.
Biologic treatments
Comparing biologic injections
PRP versus other biologic injections — what the evidence supports and what to realistically expect.
Diagnosis & rehab
Diagnosis & rehab
Knee ultrasound
Dynamic ultrasound imaging for effusion, tendon problems, and selected soft-tissue findings around the knee.
Diagnosis & rehab
Shoulder ultrasound
Rotator cuff screening, dynamic tests, and knowing when an MRI adds real value for the shoulder.
Diagnosis & rehab
MRI: knee vs shoulder
What an MRI answers best for each joint and the common clinical scenarios where it changes your care.
Diagnosis & rehab
Prehab before surgery
How strengthening and education before your procedure can speed early recovery and smooth the road back.
Diagnosis & rehab
Post-op knee rehabilitation
Phased recovery goals after knee arthroscopy or ligament surgery, from swelling control to safe activity.
Diagnosis & rehab
Post-op shoulder rehabilitation
Protecting your repair while gradually restoring shoulder range of motion and strength, phase by phase.
Diagnosis & rehab
Second opinion in orthopedics
Reviewing your records and imaging before major decisions, so you can choose treatment with confidence.