Knee Articles
Patient library articles on knee injuries and conditions.
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Quadriceps Muscle Strains
This injury is commonly the result of quick sprints or quick stops while running.
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Meniscal Tears
The menisci (plural for meniscus) are cartilage pads, which function to cushion the compressive loads in the knee.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
The cruciate (or crossing) ligament stabilizes the knee.
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is stronger and less commonly injured.
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear
MCL tears are common injuries.
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
Lateral collateral ligament tears (LCL) are less common.
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Anterior Knee Pain
The patello-femoral joint (the joint between the kneecap and the thigh bone-called the femur) is a problematic area for many.
Read the articlePatello-femoral Pain (Commonly Called Chondromalacia Patella)
Chondromalacia meaning softening of the patellar cartilage, is a common misdiagnosis.
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Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
Jumping sports (such as basketball and volleyball) put a huge load on the kneecap and attached tendons.
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Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the cartilage coverings on the end of the femur and the top of the tibia wear out.
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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS)
The iliotibial band (ITB) is a long, flat and strong tendonous structure that originates from both the gluteus maximus and tensor facia lata (TFL)…
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Knee Replacement
Joint replacement is becoming more common, and hips and knees are the most commonly replaced joints.
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