Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
This condition is commonly occurring among young athletes and is usually caused by overuse or improper stretching. Treatment and recovery are explored in this video.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
ACL sprains and tears are among the most common knee injuries, particularly in athletes.
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Collateral ligaments are found on the sides of your knee, and they control the movement of your knee and brace it against unusual movement. Find out how these ligaments are injured.
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Combined knee ligament injuries occur when you sprain or tear more than one ligament within the knee. Read about the severity levels of injured ligaments.
Common Knee Injuries
The most common knee injuries are tearing of the ACL, MCL, PCL, and torn cartilage.
Compartment Syndrome
This painful condition is caused by pressure buildup within the muscles, leading to a decrease in blood flow that restricts nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells. Causes and symptoms are explained in this video.
Knee Arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to observe the joint of the knee using a small camera. Understand when a knee arthroscopy is recommended.
Knee Conditioning Program
The knee conditioning program is the program that is offered to you after a serious injury or surgery. Learn how to start this program.
Knee Injury Prevention
There are many ways to injure a knee. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them.
Knee Tendon Bursitis (Pes Anserine)
Similar to hip bursitis, knee tendon bursitis is the swelling of the bursa located between the tibia and tendons of the hamstring at the inside of the knee. This is usually very painful and can be caused by multiple factors.
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Athletes, plumbers and gardeners have knee pain commonly known as prepatellar bursitis. Understand how you could be at risk.
Meniscal Tear
A very common injury of the knee that athletes are at risk for is a cartilage tear in the meniscus. Read more on how to prevent and treat this injury.
Meniscal Transplants
Having injured your meniscus, there is meniscal transplant surgery. See if you qualify for this operation.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
This condition is common among growing adolescents, and it is defined as inflammation of the knee where the patellar tendon attaches to the tibia. Learn more about the symptoms of this disease.
Patellar Tendon Tear
The patellar tendon attaches the kneecap to the shinbone, and when this tendon tears it can create a very painful condition. Learn about the two types of tears.
Patellofemoral Knee Pain
This type of knee pain affects where the patella and femur meet, and it is common among athletes and physically active adults. Read more about the symptoms of patellofemoral knee pain.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
The posterior cruciate ligament is located behind the knee and connects the thighbone to the shinbone. This ligament prevents the shinbone from moving back too far, and when torn it creates a painful condition.
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Another name for patellofemoral knee pain, this syndrome commonly affects people who participate in sports. Pain and stiffness are just a few of the symptoms of this syndrome.
Unstable Kneecap
Knee buckling, catching, or stiffness are common symptoms of an unstable kneecap. Learn how to treat an unstable kneecap.
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