Knee Injury
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Knee Injury
Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee.
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Meniscal Tears
A meniscal tear is a common knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports.
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Patellar Tendon Rupture
The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out.
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Runner's Knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome also called runner’s knee refers to pain under and around your kneecap.
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Unstable Knee
The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the body. This highly complex joint has several tissues supporting and stabilizing its movement.
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
The quadriceps can rupture after a fall, direct blow to the leg and when you land on your leg awkwardly from a jump.
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Knee Fracture
A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.
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Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patella is a common condition characterized by softening, weakening and damage of the cartilage.
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Jumper's Knee
Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella)...
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
An iliotibial band is a tough group of fibers that runs from the iliac crest of the hip along the outside of the thigh...
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Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome
Lateral patellar compression syndrome refers to pain under and around your kneecap. It is a common complaint among runners...
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Fractures of the Tibia
A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition in which a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of the bone separates...
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Pediatric ACL Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that provides stability, reduces stress and prevents the knee from rotating...
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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Tears
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is a ligament that joins the kneecap (patella) to the thighbone (femur).
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Shin Splints
Shin splints are pain and inflammation of the tendons, muscles and bone tissue along the tibia or shinbone (lower leg).
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Goosefoot Bursitis of the Knee
A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac found between soft tissues and bones. It lubricates and acts as a cushion, decreasing...
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Knee Sprain
Knee sprain is a common injury that occurs from overstretching of the ligaments that support the knee joint.
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Knee Infection
Knee infection is a serious medical condition that needs immediate treatment. Infection may occur followed by a knee replacement...
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Bone Marrow Edema in the Knee
Bone marrow edema syndrome of the knee is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms including bone pain and bone marrow...
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ACL Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments of the knee. It is located in the middle of the knee...
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MCL Tears
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the ligament located on the inner part of the knee joint. It runs from the femur...
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MCL Sprains
Your MCL may get sprained or injured while twisting, bending or quickly changing direction.
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Meniscal Injuries
Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. It can occur at any age but are more common in athletes...
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Fractures of the Patella
The patella or kneecap is a small bone present in the front of your knee where the thigh bone meets the shinbone.
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Knee Ligament Injuries
Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect one bone to another bone. The ligaments of the knee stabilize the knee joint.
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Multiligament Instability
The knee is a complex joint of the body that is vital for movement. The four major ligaments of the knee are anterior cruciate ligament...
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Knee Arthritis
The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint. Arthritis is a general...
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Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups. It not only affects movement but also impacts...
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Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation
Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (trochlea) onto the bony head of the femur.
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PCL Injuries
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of the four major ligaments of the knee, is situated at the back of the knee.
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Chondral or Articular Cartilage Defects
The articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint.
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Patellar Instability
Any damage to the supporting ligaments may cause the patella to slip out of the groove either partially (subluxation)...
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Patellofemoral Instability
Patellofemoral instability means that the patella (kneecap) moves out of its normal pattern of alignment.
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Patella Fracture
The kneecap or patella forms a part of the knee joint. It is present at the front of the knee, protecting the knee...
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Recurrent Patella Dislocation
The patella (kneecap) is a small bone that shields your knee joint. It is present in front of your knee, on a groove called...
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Lateral Meniscus Syndrome
Lateral meniscus syndrome is characterized by an injury caused by the tearing of the cartilage tissue or a rare case...
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Tibial Eminence Spine Avulsion Fracture
Tibial eminence spine avulsion fracture is the avulsion (tearing away) of the tibial eminence.
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Posterolateral Instability
Posterolateral instability, also known as posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI), is a common pattern
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Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Osteonecrosis is a condition in which the death of a section of bone occurs because of lack of blood supply to it.
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Knee Angular Deformities
Angular deformities of the knee are variations in the normal growth pattern during early childhood and are common during childhood.
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Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) of the Knee
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the knee is a rare condition characterized by overgrowth and thickening or swelling...
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Posterolateral Corner Injuries
Posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries are defined as damage to a complex area of the knee formed by the association of 3 main structures...
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Osteochondral Defect of the Knee
An osteochondral defect, also commonly known as osteochondritis dissecans, of the knee refers to a damage or injury to the smooth...
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Periprosthetic Knee Fractures
Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn-out or damaged surfaces of the knee...
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Osteomyelitis of the Knee
Osteomyelitis of the knee also known as a knee infection is a condition characterized by swelling, pain, and tenderness in the joint.
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Knee Dislocation
Knee dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones that form the knee joint, namely the femur or thigh bone get separated...
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Lateral Patellar Instability
Lateral patellar instability is defined as a lateral shift or displacement of the patella (kneecap) as a result of disruptive changes...
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Medial Patellar Instability
Medial patellar instability is a disabling condition characterized by medial subluxation of the patella which occurs as...
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Distal Femur Fracture
The femur or thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body, connecting the hip to the knee.
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Knock Knees
Knock knees, also called genu valgum, is a type of angular knee deformity in which the legs curve inwards at the knees.
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Terrible Triad Injuries
Terrible triad injury, also known as Unhappy triad or O’Donoghue triad, is a condition involving injury to three structures...
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Articular Cartilage Injury
Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint.
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Chronic Hamstring Tendinopathy
Chronic hamstring tendinopathy is a condition characterized by a deep pain in the buttocks and upper part of the back of the thigh.
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Bowed Legs
Bowed leg is a bony deformity resulting in outward curvature of one or both knees of the lower legs.
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Tibial Shaft Fracture
A tibial shaft fracture is a crack or break in the middle section of the tibia bone due to severe trauma.
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Patellar Tracking Disorder
Patellar tracking disorder, also known as patellar maltracking, is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) moves sideways...
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Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee (SONK)
Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK) is a painful knee condition of idiopathic or unknown cause that occurs spontaneously.
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Loose Bodies in the Knee
Loose bodies are fragments of detached cartilage or bone inside the knee joint. These fragments may be free floating (unstable)...
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Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people.
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Knee Sports Injuries
Trauma is any injury caused during physical activity, motor vehicle accidents, electric shock, or other activities. Sports trauma...
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Tibial Plateau Fracture
A tibial plateau fracture is a crack or break on the top surface of the tibia or shinbone in the knee joint.
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Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis, also known as "jumper's knee", is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap...
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Meniscus Root Tear
Meniscal root tears are characterized as soft tissue or bony root avulsion injuries or radial tears located within 1 cm of meniscus...
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Women & ACL Injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments of the knee that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia...
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Periprosthetic Knee Infection
A very small percentage of patients (less than 1%) who undergo knee replacement may develop an infection around the knee joint.
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Medial Meniscus Syndrome
Medial meniscal injuries are usually considered as either traumatic or degenerative. Whilst degenerate tears may present with...
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Knee Stress Fractures
Stress fractures of the patella or knee are very rare. Approximately two out of 10,000 athletes may experience a patella stress fracture.
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Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to a condition in older children and teenagers caused by excessive stress to the patellar tendon...
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Pes Anserine Bursitis
A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.
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Multiligament Knee Injuries
Injury to more than one knee ligament is called a multiligament knee injury and may occur during sports or other physical activities.
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Pseudogout
Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that is characterized by the development of a painful swelling that occurs suddenly in one or more joints.
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Knee Joint Bursa Infection
Knee joint bursa infection, also known as septic knee bursitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the small...
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture & Repair
A quadriceps tendon rupture is defined as a tear of the quadriceps tendon as a result of a traumatic incident.
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Patellofemoral Arthritis
Patellofemoral arthritis is an inflammatory condition characterized by loss of the smooth cartilage between the kneecap (patella)
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Tibial Eminence Fractures
The tibial eminence, also called the tibial spine, is a bony protuberance of the tibia (shin bone) that attaches to the anterior cruciate...
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Knee Effusion
Knee effusion also known as water on the knee or swollen knee is a condition characterized by swelling in the knee joint...
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Stress Fracture of the Tibia
A stress fracture of the tibia or shinbone is a thin fracture, also called a hairline fracture that occurs in the tibia due to excess...
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Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is characterized by chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint. It is common in athletes...
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