Knee Conditions
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
One of the most commonly injured ligaments in the body.
Articular Cartilage Problems
Damaged cartilage in the knee joint.
Artificial Joint Replacement
Replacement of the knee due to arthritis.
Chondromalacia Patella
Wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, or kneecap.
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Injuries to the ligaments on either side of the knee.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis
Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
Hamstring Injuries
Injuries to the large muscle group on the backs of the thighs, common in athletes.
Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL
Replacement of an injured ACL with a ligament from the hamstrings.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Overuse problem in the knee just above the joint. Common in bicyclists, runners, etc.
Knee Anatomy
Learn more about the structure of the knee.
Meniscal Injuries
Injury to the meniscus, a structure in the knee.
Meniscal Surgery
Surgery to repair an injured meniscus, a structure in the knee.
Osteoarthritis
Wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint.
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Damage to the knee joint at the end of the big bone of the thigh.
Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL
Replacement of the ACL with the patellar tendon just below the knee joint.
Patellar Tendonitis
Alignment or overuse problems of the structure of the knee.
Patellofemoral Problems
Alignment or overuse problems of the patella, or kneecap.
Pes Anserine Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa that protects the bones of the knee.
Plica Syndrome
Injury or overuse of the plica, the slippery material that surrounds all joints.
Popliteal Cyst
Soft, painless bump that forms on the back of the knee due to damage in the joint.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Injury to the ligament in the back of the knee. Less common than ACL injuries.
Prepatellar Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa that protects the front of the knee.
Quadriceps Tendinitis
Alignment or overuse problems of the knee, resulting in strain on the quadriceps muscle.
Revision Arthroplasty
Surgery to replace an artificial knee that has worn out.
Tibial Osteotomy
Realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg to relieve stress.
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Less invasive knee replacement.
Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis
Treatment that lubricates the knee joint to help relieve pain.