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Knee Conditions

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  • Knee Dislocation

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

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  • Knee Osteoarthritis

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

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  • Knee Sprain

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

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  • ACL Tears

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    The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments of the knee. It is located in the middle of the knee...

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  • Jumper's Knee

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    Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap...

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  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome

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    An iliotibial band is a tough group of fibers that runs from the iliac crest of the hip along the outside...

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  • Knee Injury

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    Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee.

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  • Unstable Knee

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    An unstable knee causes pain, swelling, stiffness and a tendency of the joint to buckle or give way.

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  • Meniscal Injuries

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    Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. It can occur at any age but are more common...

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  • Knee Ligament Injuries

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    The ligaments of the knee stabilize the knee joint. There are two important groups of ligaments that hold the bones...

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  • Multiligament Instability

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    Multiligament instability occurs because of a direct blow to the knee, fall from a height or motor vehicle trauma.

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  • Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation

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

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  • PCL Injuries

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    PCL injuries are very rare and more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries.

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  • Patellar Instability

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    Patellar (kneecap) instability results from one or more complete or partial dislocations (subluxations).

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  • Patella Fracture

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    The patella can also be fractured indirectly, due to a sudden contraction of the thigh muscles.

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  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

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    The quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. It works together with the quadriceps muscles...

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  • Patellar Tendon Rupture

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    A patellar tendon tear most commonly occurs in middle-aged people who participate in sports that involve jumping and running.

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  • Knee Trauma

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    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.

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  • Knee Fracture

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

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  • Knee Sports Injuries

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    Sports trauma or sports injuries refer to injuries caused while playing indoor or outdoor sports and exercising.

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  • Knee Stress Fractures

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

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  • Osgood Schlatter Disease

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    Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to a condition in older children and teenagers caused by excessive stress...

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  • Patellar Tendon Tear

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

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  • Multiligament Knee Injuries

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    Multiligament knee injuries may be mild or severe. Mild sprains do not damage the stability of the joint.

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  • Anterior Knee Pain

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

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  • Runner's Knee

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    Patellofemoral pain syndrome also called runner’s knee refers to pain under and around your kneecap.

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