Knee
Meniscus tear — clinical guide
In-depth overview: meniscus anatomy, traumatic vs degenerative tears, bucket-handle and root tears, locked knee, discoid meniscus, MRI diagnosis, and arthroscopic vs conservative care.
This page indexes clinical articles and patient guides on the site, organized by topic (knee, shoulder, sports medicine, and more). Each article supports informed decisions about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options — it does not replace an in-person medical assessment.
Content is authored and medically reviewed by Dr. Hagai Moskovich, an orthopedic knee and shoulder surgeon with Soroka training, European fellowships, and evidence-based practice. For personal consultation and a tailored care plan, book a clinic visit.
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Orthopedic articles by topic
Knee
Knee
Knee pain
Common causes, orthopedic assessment, and conservative or surgical options.
Knee
Patellofemoral pain
Anterior knee pain mechanics, loading strategies, and stepwise rehab.
Knee
Knee osteoarthritis
Stages of wear, non-operative care, injections, and surgical considerations.
Sports injuries
Sports injuries
ACL tear — assessment and treatment
Mechanism, what ACL deficiency feels like (instability), rehabilitation, graft choices in reconstruction, and realistic return-to-sport timelines.
Sports injuries
Runner’s knee
Overload-related knee pain, training adjustments, and return-to-run planning.
Sports injuries
MCL injury
Grading medial ligament sprains and typical recovery timelines.
Sports injuries
Sports knee injuries
Pivoting injuries, return-to-play criteria, and prevention basics.
Sports injuries
Sports shoulder injuries
Overhead athletes, contact injuries, and structured return to sport.
Sports injuries
Return to sport after surgery
Milestones, strength testing, and gradual exposure to sport-specific loads.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Rotator cuff tear — impingement and surgery options
Rotator cuff anatomy, impingement syndrome, conservative care vs repair, tear progression risks, and reverse shoulder replacement when arthritis is advanced.
Shoulder
Shoulder dislocation and instability
Why the shoulder is prone to instability, acute dislocation vs subluxation, recurrent instability, and how care is structured after specialist assessment.
Shoulder
Shoulder pain
Evaluation of rotator cuff, instability, and stiffness with a clear treatment plan.
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder
Stages of adhesive capsulitis and treatments to restore motion.
Shoulder
Shoulder tendinopathy
Load management, guided exercise, and injections in selected cases.
Shoulder
Shoulder labrum tear
SLAP and instability-related labral issues—when surgery is discussed.
Biologic treatments
Biologic treatments
PRP injections
Patient selection, expected course, and how PRP fits a broader treatment plan.
Biologic treatments
Orthokine therapy
Anti-inflammatory autologous serum concepts and candidacy discussion.
Biologic treatments
Comparing biologic injections
PRP vs other options—what evidence supports, and what to expect clinically.
Diagnosis & rehab
Diagnosis & rehab
Knee ultrasound
Dynamic imaging for effusion, tendon problems, and selected soft-tissue findings.
Diagnosis & rehab
Shoulder ultrasound
Rotator cuff screening, dynamic tests, and when MRI adds value.
Diagnosis & rehab
MRI: knee vs shoulder
What MRI answers best for each joint and common clinical scenarios.
Diagnosis & rehab
Prehab before surgery
Strength and education before procedures to improve early recovery.
Diagnosis & rehab
Post-op knee rehabilitation
Phased goals after arthroscopy or ligament surgery.
Diagnosis & rehab
Post-op shoulder rehabilitation
Protecting repairs while restoring range and strength.
Diagnosis & rehab
Second opinion in orthopedics
Reviewing records and imaging before major decisions.