Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common sports-related injuries that can occur due to sudden twisting or impact to the knee joint. The ACL is a crucial ligament that provides stability to the knee by connecting the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). When the ACL is torn, it can lead
Read moreKnee fractures involve the breakage of one or more bones in the knee joint, such as the kneecap or the shinbone. They are often caused by trauma, falls, or accidents. Symptoms include severe pain, swelling, deformity, and difficulty with knee movement. To learn more about knee fractures, including different
Read moreKnee instability is a condition that arises when the knee joint is not stable, causing it to give way or feel like it’s going to give way. This can occur as a result of an injury or due to a medical condition that weakens the structures of the knee. Causes of Knee Instability Knee instability can be
Read moreKnee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where the damaged or diseased parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts. The goal of knee replacement is to relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. When is Knee Replacement Needed? Knee
Read moreThe Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) and the Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) are two of the four major ligaments in the knee that provide stability to the joint. An MCL or LCL sprain occurs when these ligaments are stretched or torn. Causes of MCL and LCL Sprains MCL sprains often occur due to a direct
Read moreUnderstanding Meniscal Tears The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). There are two menisci in each knee joint. They can be damaged or torn during activities that put pressure on or rotate the knee joint. Causes of Meniscal Tears Meniscal
Read moreUnderstanding Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to the shinbone (tibia). Causes of Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter
Read moreOsteoarthritis, often referred to as knee arthritis when it affects the knee joint, is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This condition is prevalent among older adults but can also affect younger individuals, particularly those with a history of joint
Read moreUnderstanding Osteonecrosis Osteonecrosis is a disease caused by reduced blood flow to bones in the joints. With too little blood, the bone starts to die and may break down. Osteonecrosis is also known as avascular necrosis, aseptic necrosis, and ischemic bone necrosis. Causes of Osteonecrosis While
Read moreUnderstanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps. Causes of Osteoporosis Your bones are in a constant state
Read moreUnderstanding Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee) Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon plays a pivotal role in the way you use your legs to jump, hence the term “jumper’s knee”. Causes
Read moreUnderstanding Patellofemoral Pain Patellofemoral pain, often referred to as runner’s knee, is a common condition characterized by pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap (patella). It’s particularly prevalent in athletes, though it can affect non-athletes as well. Causes of Patellofemoral
Read moreUnderstanding Prepatellar Bursitis Prepatellar bursitis, commonly known as housemaid’s knee, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the bursa located in front of the kneecap (patella). The bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between the skin and the patella. Causes of Prepatellar
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