The knee joint is a fundamental and one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is a hinge joint and is carefully protected by outer layers and inner structures. One of the most robust joints in the human body, any excessive abnormal force can create problems for this joint capsule, which linger […]
While both knee replacement and knee reconstruction surgery are orthopedic treatments intended to treat knee issues, they accomplish distinct goals. While knee replacement entails replacing the whole knee joint with an artificial implant, knee reconstruction focuses on mending damaged ligaments or tissues within the knee joint. These treatments are designed for people with different levels […]
Anterior knee pain is the pain experienced at the front part of the knee. It is widespread for older adults in their 50s to experience this pain due to age-related wear and tear. In fact, it is the most common knee pain experienced by humans in their lifetimes. But did you know that even adolescents […]
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is responsible for the stability of the knee joint. It is located on the inside of the knee and connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone. (tibia). An MCL injury can be caused by rapid twisting or direct contact with the ligament. Let us look into the therapies […]
Damage to the knee’s extensor mechanism is a very common and frequent form of injury. These injuries happen when the quads tendons, patellar tendons, and retinaculum, which make up the extensor system of the knee, are ripped or twisted exceeding their natural range of movement. These injuries can lie anywhere in the spectrum of severity […]
The kneecap (Patella), at birth is a combination of two separate bones which eventually fuse at birth to become a single unit. Bipartite Patella is a congenital knee condition where these two bones in the knee cap don’t fuse. It is a rare condition that affects only 1-2% of the population and is often only […]
Commonly called “runners’ knee”, Chondromalacia Patellae (CMP) is one of the leading causes of knee cap pain in younger people. The pain is caused due to irritation of the patella when it tends to rub against the knee joint resulting in tenderness and pain in and around the knee joint area. This condition is relatively […]