Conditions
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Patellar Instability
The patella is a small piece of bone in front of the knee that slides up and down the groove in the femur 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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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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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...
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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...
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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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Knee Injury
Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee. If care is not taken...
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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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MCL Sprains
The medial collateral ligament (MCL), a band of tissue present on the inside of your knee joint, connects your...
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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...
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Meniscal Tears
A meniscal tear is a common knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. A sudden bend or...
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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...
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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 Pain
Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups. It not only affects movement but...
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Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation
The patella (kneecap) is a protective bone attached to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh by...
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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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Patellar Tendon Rupture
The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee...
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Lateral Meniscus Syndrome
The knee joint is formed by the union of two bones, namely the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (lower leg bone).
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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...
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Periprosthetic Knee Fractures
Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn-out or damaged...
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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...
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Lateral Patellar Instability
Lateral patellar instability is defined as a lateral shift or displacement of the patella (kneecap) as a...
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Medial Patellar Instability
Medial patellar instability is a disabling condition characterized by medial subluxation of the patella which...
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Medial Gastrocnemius Strain
A medial gastrocnemius strain (MGS), also sometimes called “tennis leg”, is an injury to the calf muscle in the back...
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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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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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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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Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often...
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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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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...
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Medial Meniscus Syndrome
Medial meniscal injuries are usually considered as either traumatic or degenerative. Whilst degenerate tears may...
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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...
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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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Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is characterized by chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint.
