Knee Topics
Meniscus TearsA meniscus tear occurs when there is a partial or full tear in one of the two menisci that are located within the knee joint. A meniscus is a C-shaped disc composed of cartilage in the knee that balances body ... Read More... |
ACL/PCL TearACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) tears are common knee injuries, especially for athletes. The ACL and PCL are two of four ligaments that stabilize the knee joint, allowing the knee to move forward and backward without ... Read More... |
MCL / LCL Sprain / TearThe medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are two of four ligaments in the knee that provide stability to the knee joint, along with the ACL and ... Read More... |
Patellofemoral Pain SyndromePatellofemoral pain syndrome, also called “runner’s knee”, is one of the more common sports related injuries affecting the knee, and refers to a condition that causes pain behind and around the knee ... Read More... |
Patellar TendonitisPatellar tendonitis, also called “jumper’s knee”, is an inflammation of the patellar tendon, a cord-like structure that connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone). Tendonitis causes pain due to inflammation, swelling, and minor tears in the ... Read More... |
Knee BursitisKnee bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, a fluid filled sac that is situated between the bones and tendons within the knee joint. When the bursa becomes inflamed, it causes pain in the knee and can lead to limited ... Read More... |
TendonitisTendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, a cord-like structure that connects muscles to bones. There are hundreds of tendons located throughout the body. Tendonitis can occur in any part of the body in which tendons are located, but most... Read More... |
Iliotibial Band Syndromeliotibial band syndrome (or ITB syndrome or ITBS) is a common running related injury in which the iliotibial band (a band of tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh and stabilizes the knee) becomes inflamed due to friction, ... Read More... |
Chondromalacia PatellaChondromalacia patella refers to the degeneration of cartilage under the patella (knee cap) which results in pain in the front of the knee. The degeneration causes the cartilage to soften and is the most common cause of chronic knee ... Read More... |
ArthritisThere are many type of arthritis, a condition that primarily causes inflammation, pain and limited mobility in the joints. Symptoms of arthritis are caused by a breakdown of cartilage surrounding the joint, which normally acts like a shock absorber ... Read More... |
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