Knee injuries: ACL, meniscus & cartilage
A twisting fall while skiing, a tackle on the football pitch or an awkward movement in everyday life – the knee is one of the most frequently injured joints. Common injuries include tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), meniscus tears, cartilage damage and an unstable kneecap.
Dr Christian Coppola, specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, focuses on knee surgery and holds a PhD in knee biomechanics. At AGON in Sterzing/Vipiteno, he assesses your injury in detail, explains conservative and surgical options and supports your rehabilitation together with our physiotherapy team.
ACL tear
A feeling of instability and the knee "giving way" are typical signs. Whether conservative treatment with targeted training is enough or ACL reconstruction makes sense depends on your activity level, your sport and any associated injuries.
Meniscus injury
Pain when twisting or squatting and a locking knee point to a meniscus tear. Wherever possible, the meniscus is preserved – for example with a repair. Parts that cannot be repaired are carefully removed.
Cartilage & kneecap
Cartilage damage often causes pain under load and swelling. Depending on the findings, joint-preserving treatment or cartilage reconstruction may be considered – and patellar stabilisation if the kneecap dislocates repeatedly.
Frequently asked questions about knee injuries
Surgery, follow-up & rehab under one roof
Whether your treatment is conservative or surgical, medical care and physiotherapy work hand in hand at AGON. Dr Coppola plans the treatment, carries out the check-ups and coordinates every rehab step directly with our physiotherapists – from the first mobilisation to your return to sport.
