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Knee Conditions

  • Knee Arthritis

    The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.

  • Knee Osteoarthritis

    Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint gradually wears away.

  • Knee Pain

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

  • Meniscal Tears

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

  • Knee Injury

    Trauma to the knee can injure one or more tissues of the knee joint, such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bones, and muscles.

  • Knee Fracture

    A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.  In younger individuals, these fractures...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • Stress Fracture of the Tibia

    A stress fracture of the tibia or shinbone is a thin fracture, also called a hairline fracture that occurs in the tibia...

  • Knee Trauma

    The knee is a complex joint made up of bones (femur, tibia, patella), ligaments, tendons, cartilage (menisci), and muscles.

  • Knee Dislocation

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

  • Degenerative Meniscal Tears

    Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. Based on their presentation, meniscal tears...

  • Patellar Tendon Tear

    A patellar tendon tear is a significant injury affecting the knee joint and is commonly seen in athletes and individuals...

  • Anterior Knee Pain

    Anterior knee pain is characterized by chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint.

  • Unstable Knee

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

  • Knee Sprain

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

  • Patellar Instability

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

  • Patellar Tendonitis

    Patellar tendonitis, also known as "jumper's knee", is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects...

  • Articular Cartilage Injury (Knee)

    Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint. 

  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

    The quadriceps can rupture after a fall, direct blow to the leg and when you land on your leg awkwardly from a jump.

  • Kneecap Bursitis

    Bursitis refers to the inflammation and swelling of the bursa. Inflammation of the bursa in front of the kneecap...