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Knee Anatomy

  • Knee Anatomy - Educational Picture

    The knee is a complex joint made up of different structures - bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They all work together to maintain the knee's normal function and provide stability to the knee during movement.

Procedures

  • Knee Arthroscopy - Educational Picture

    Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem.

  • ACL Reconstruction - Educational Picture

    Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure to replace a torn or damaged ACL ligament in your knee with a new ACL tissue graft obtained most commonly from your own body (autograft) or in rare cases from a deceased donor (allograft).

  • Meniscal Surgery - Educational Picture

    Meniscal surgery is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of torn or damaged meniscal tissues in the knee.

  • Knee Cartilage Restoration - Educational Picture

    Knee cartilage restoration is a surgical technique to repair damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint by stimulating new growth of cartilage or by transplanting cartilage into areas with defects in order to relieve pain and restore normal function to the knee.

  • Knee Surgery - Educational Picture

    Knee surgery is a surgical procedure for the treatment of a knee injury or condition. The procedure involves repairing diseased or damaged structures of the knee joint in order to eliminate pain and restore normal function.

  • Knee Ligament Reconstruction - Educational Picture

    Knee ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair or replace damaged ligaments of the knee joint. The surgery can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.

  • Patella Stabilization - Educational Picture

    Patella stabilization, also known as patella realignment, is a surgical technique used to stabilize recurrent patellar (knee cap) instability.

  • Meniscal Repair Surgery - Educational Picture

    Meniscus repair is an outpatient surgical procedure to repair torn knee cartilage. A variety of minimally invasive procedures are used to repair a torn meniscus, and postoperative protection is required to allow for recovery.

  • Quadriceps Tendon Repair - Educational Picture

    Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. The quadriceps tendon works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg.

  • Multiligament Reconstruction of the Knee - Educational Picture

    Multiligament knee reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair or replace two or more damaged ligaments of the knee joint. The surgery can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.

  • Viscosupplementation - Educational Picture

    Viscosupplementation refers to the injection of a hyaluronan preparation into the joint. Hyaluronan is a natural substance present in the joint fluid that assists in lubrication.

  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for the Knee - Educational Picture

    Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in the ankle represent a regenerative, biologic therapy intended to alleviate pain, promote healing, and reduce inflammation in the ankle joint or associated soft tissues.

Conditions

  • Knee Arthritis - Educational Picture

    The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint. Arthritis is a general term covering numerous conditions where the joint surface or cartilage wears out.

  • Knee Osteoarthritis - Educational Picture

    Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint gradually wears away. Cartilage is a smooth, slippery tissue that cushions the ends of bones and helps the joint move smoothly.

  • Knee Injury - Educational Picture

    Trauma to the knee can injure one or more tissues of the knee joint, such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bones, and muscles. These injuries can result from a fall, a forceful twisting motion, or a high-impact event like a motor vehicle accident.

  • Unstable Knee - Educational Picture

    The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the body. This highly complex joint has several tissues supporting and stabilizing its movement.

  • ACL Tears - Educational Picture

    The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments of the knee. It is located in the middle of the knee and runs from the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone).

  • Meniscal Tears - Educational Picture

    A meniscal tear is a common knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. A sudden bend or twist in your knee causes the meniscus to tear.

  • Knee Fracture - Educational Picture

    A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. In younger individuals, these fractures are caused by high energy injuries, as from a motor vehicle accident.

  • Knee Stress Fractures - Educational Picture

    Stress fractures of the patella or knee are very rare. Approximately two out of 10,000 athletes may experience a patella stress fracture.

  • Knee Sports Injuries - Educational Picture

    Trauma is any injury caused during physical activity, motor vehicle accidents, electric shock, or other activities. Sports trauma or sports injuries refer to injuries caused while playing indoor or outdoor sports and exercising.

  • Patella Fracture - Educational Picture

    The kneecap or patella forms a part of the knee joint. It is present at the front of the knee, protecting the knee and providing attachment to various muscle groups of the thigh and leg.

  • Knee Trauma - Educational Picture

    The knee is a complex joint made up of bones (femur, tibia, patella), ligaments, tendons, cartilage (menisci), and muscles. Knee trauma refers to any injury or damage sustained by the structures of the knee joint due to a sudden force, accident, fall, or direct impact.

  • Knee Ligament Injuries - Educational Picture

    Knee problems may arise if any of these structures get injured by overuse or suddenly during sports activities. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee.

  • Knee Dislocation - Educational Picture

    Knee dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones that form the knee joint, namely the femur or thigh bone get separated from the shin bone.

  • Knee Sprain - Educational Picture

    Knee sprain is a common injury that occurs from overstretching of the ligaments that support the knee joint.

  • Knee Pain - Educational Picture

    Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups. It not only affects movement but also impacts your quality of life.

  • Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation - Educational Picture

    Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (trochlea) onto the bony head of the femur.

  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture - Educational Picture

    The quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. It works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg.

  • Patellar Tendon Rupture - Educational Picture

    The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out.

  • Patellar Instability - Educational Picture

    Any damage to the supporting ligaments may cause the patella to slip out of the groove either partially (subluxation) or completely (dislocation).

  • Jumper's Knee - Educational Picture

    Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. This tendon helps in the extension of the lower leg.

  • Patellar Tendon Tear - Educational Picture

    A patellar tendon tear is a significant injury affecting the knee joint and is commonly seen in athletes and individuals engaged in activities that involve jumping, running, or sudden directional changes.

  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome - Educational Picture

    Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury resulting from the inflammation of the iliotibial band. It occurs when the iliotibial band and the lower outside portion of the thighbone at the knee joint rub against each other.

  • Multiligament Knee Injuries - Educational Picture

    Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury resulting from the inflammation of the iliotibial band.

  • Anterior Knee Pain - Educational Picture

    Anterior knee pain is characterized by chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint. It is common in athletes, active adolescents (especially girls) and overweight individuals.

  • Runner's Knee - Educational Picture

    Patellofemoral pain syndrome also called runner’s knee refers to pain under and around your kneecap. Patellofemoral pain is associated with a number of medical conditions such as anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral malalignment, and chondromalacia patella.

  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease - Educational Picture
    Osgood-Schlatter Disease

    Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to a condition in older children and teenagers caused by excessive stress to the patellar tendon (located below the kneecap).

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