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Knee Arthritis
The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.
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Knee Injury
Trauma to the knee can injure one or more tissues of the knee joint, such as ligaments, tendons...
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Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint gradually...
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Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups.
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Knee Sports Injuries
Trauma is any injury caused during physical activity, motor vehicle accidents, electric shock, or other activities.
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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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Knee Ligament Injuries
The knee is a hinge joint made up of two bones, the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia).
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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. In younger individuals...
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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...
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Fractures of the Tibia
The lower leg is made up of two long bones called the tibia and fibula that extend between the knee and ankle.
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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...
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MCL Tears
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the ligament located on the inner part of the knee joint.
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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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MCL Sprains
Your MCL may get sprained or injured while twisting, bending or quickly changing direction.
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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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Unstable Knee
The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the body. This highly complex joint has several tissues supporting...
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Jumper's Knee
Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects...
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Articular Cartilage Injury (Knee)
Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint.
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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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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...
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Kneecap Bursitis
Bursitis refers to the inflammation and swelling of the bursa. Inflammation of the bursa in front of the kneecap...
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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...
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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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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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Tibial Eminence Fracture
The tibia or shin bone is a major bone of the leg which connects the knee to the ankle. A fracture or break in the upper part...
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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...
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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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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tear
The knee is the largest joint of the body and is stabilized by a set of ligaments. In the knee, there are four primary...
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Patellar Instability
Any damage to the supporting ligaments may cause the patella to slip out of the groove either partially...
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Knee Trauma
The knee is a complex joint made up of bones (femur, tibia, patella), ligaments, tendons, cartilage (menisci), and muscles.
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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...
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Patellofemoral Arthritis
Patellofemoral arthritis is an inflammatory condition characterized by loss of the smooth cartilage between the kneecap...
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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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Medial Patellar Instability
Medial patellar instability is a disabling condition characterized by medial subluxation of the patella...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation
Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (trochlea) onto the bony...
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Posterolateral Instability
Posterolateral instability, also known as posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI), is a common pattern...
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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 Tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis, also known as "jumper's knee", is an inflammation of the patellar tendon...
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Meniscus Root Tear
Meniscal root tears are characterized as soft tissue or bony root avulsion injuries or radial tears...
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Patellar Tendon Tear
A patellar tendon tear is a significant injury affecting the knee joint and is commonly seen in athletes...
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Multiligament Knee Injuries
Injury to more than one knee ligament is called a complex or multiligament knee injury and may occur during sports...
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Terrible Triad Injuries
Terrible triad injury, also known as Unhappy triad or O’Donoghue triad, is a condition involving injury...
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Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is characterized by chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint.
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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 meniscus syndrome refers to pain and dysfunction caused by injury or degeneration of the medial meniscus...
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Degenerative Meniscal Tears
Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. Based on their presentation, meniscal tears...
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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...
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Discoid Meniscus
The meniscus is a C-shaped, tough rubbery piece of cartilage situated between the knee bones (femur and tibia)...
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