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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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Knee Ligament Injuries
The knee is a complex joint that consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that help in your joint’s movements.
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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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Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups. It not only affects movement but also impacts your quality of life.
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Knee Injury
Trauma to the knee can injure one or more tissues of the knee joint, such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bones, and muscles.
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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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Knee Sprain
Knee sprain is a common injury that occurs from overstretching of the ligaments that support 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) or completely (dislocation).
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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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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.
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MCL Sprains
The medial collateral ligament (MCL), a band of tissue present on the inside of your knee joint, connects your thighbone...
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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 involved in contact sports.
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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 Patellar Instability
Lateral patellar instability is defined as a lateral shift or displacement of the patella (kneecap) as a result of disruptive...
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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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Patellar Tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis, also known as "jumper's knee", is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects...
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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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Patellar Tendon Tear
A patellar tendon tear is a significant injury affecting the knee joint and is commonly seen in athletes and individuals engaged...
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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 or other physical activities.
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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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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture and 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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Knee Sports Injuries
Trauma is any injury caused during physical activity, motor vehicle accidents, electric shock, or other activities.
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Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Instability
Proximal tibiofibular joint instability (PTFJ instability) occurs when the joint between the top part of the fibula...
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Pediatric Tibial Tubercle Fractures
Tibial tubercle fractures are quite rare occurrences that typically affect physically active adolescents between...
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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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Osteochondral Defect of the Knee
An osteochondral defect, also commonly known as osteochondritis dissecans, of the knee refers to a damage or injury...
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Patellar Tracking Disorder/Patellar Maltracking
Patellar tracking disorder, also known as patellar maltracking, is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) moves sideways...
