Knee Meniscus: Injury, Tears & Treatment
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty moving the knee. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of fibrocartilage in the knee that…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
…the thigh bone. As the knee bends, the kneecap moves up and down this groove. The medial patellofemoral ligament, located on the inner side of the knee, acts like a…
Knock Knee Deformity
…(kneecap) sitting on the front of the femur. The knee is designed to allow smooth flexion and extension. When a person has knock knees, the alignment of the femur and…
KneeCap Maltracking and Management
…important to manage pain and prevent further complications. One potential cause of knee pain is kneecap maltracking, where the patella (kneecap) moves out of its normal alignment. This condition can…
Knee Viscosupplementation
Knee viscosupplementation is a non-surgical treatment used to ease pain from knee arthritis. In this procedure, a gel-like fluid made from hyaluronic acid is injected into the knee joint. This…
Knee Replacement Exercises
…Surgery Before delving into exercises, let’s briefly understand knee replacement surgery. During knee replacement, damaged or diseased parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial components made of metal…
Knee Anatomy
…MCL stabilizes the inner knee. LCL stabilizes the outer knee. Tendons connect muscles to the knee. The quadriceps tendon links the front thigh muscles to the kneecap, and the patellar tendon connects the kneecap to the…
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
…include: Swelling or tenderness on the outside of the knee. Pain that worsens when going downhill or downstairs, or with repetitive leg movements. A popping or snapping sensation over the outer knee,…
Hinged Knee Replacement
Hinged knee replacement is a type of knee replacement used for complex knee problems. It is designed for patients who have severe arthritis, major deformity, major bone loss, or ligament…
High Tibial Osteotomy
High Tibial Osteotomy High tibial osteotomy is a surgery used to correct knee malalignment and reduce pressure on the worn part of the knee. It helps shift weight away from…

